Top Baby Names For 2020

Reflecting the hopes and dreams of parents.

The popular baby names of 2020 primarily depicted a desire for resilience, hope, and a deep connection to the past. These names represented the belief in timeless traditions and the need to adopt contemporary trends. However, most parents gravitated towards names that held deep meaning and a sense of continuity. They preferred names that seamlessly connected the past with the present. Classic names continued to dominate the charts, but modern names also made their mark, capturing the hearts of parents all over the country.

For girls, the classic favorites Sophia (wisdom), Evelyn (desired), and Abigail (father’s joy) remained steadfast at the top of the charts, with interesting names like Kamryn (bent nose, Holly (the Holly tree), and Poppy (the red-flowering plant) also received much love from parents. On the boys’ side, while traditional names such as Oliver (olive tree planter), James (supplanter), and Ethan (strong) continued to hold strong, modern names like Kian (ancient), Rhys (fiery warrior), and Niko (victory of the people) also emerged as popular choices, adding a contemporary flair to the list. Discover more cool and trendy names on our list below. These are names listed as the most popular baby name choices in the US by the SSA (1).

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Name		Gender	Meaning
Aralynn		Girl	High mountain; Exalted
Adonay		Unisex	My Lord
Advay		Boy	Unique; Without second
Analiah-Name-Meaning,-Pronunciation,-Popularity:-Complete-Guide		Unisex	God's favor; Light
Alp		Boy	Hero; Brave
Amanuel-Baby-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Boy	God is with us
Atalia		Boy	The Lord is exalted
Avri		Girl	Father of many; Elf ruler; Elf counsel; To open
Amiel-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-Variants-&-Popularity-Guide		Boy	God's helper; God is my kinsman; Rival
Anand		Boy	Joy; Happiness; Bliss; Delight; Pleasure; Harmony
Azlyn		Girl	Lion
An		Unisex	Peace; Sky; Heaven; Quiet; Safe; Secure
Anik		Boy	Army; Splendor
Azaleah		Unisex	Azalea flower; Dry
Arnulfo		Boy	Eagle; Wolf
Chole-Name-Guide:-Origin,-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Girl	Victory; Conquest; Sun; Green shoot; Solitude
Arshan		Boy	Hero; Brave; Courageous
Betsabe		Unisex	Daughter of an oath
Bill		Boy	Helmet; Protector
Divya-Name-Meaning:-A-Complete-Guide-To-Origin,-History,-And-Popularity		Girl	A divine luster; Heavenly
Bobbie		Girl	A short form of Robert; Bright; Famous
Bodee		Boy	Enlightenment; Command
Esma		Girl	Supreme; Esteemed; Loved
Bowden		Boy	On top of a hill; Descendants of Buadan
Breckin		Boy	Speckled; Freckled
Felicia-Name-Meaning-&-History:-What-You-Need-to-Know		Girl	Blessed with luck
Cing-Name-Meaning:-Ultimate-Guide-To-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Unisex	Blue; Green; Young
Eulalia-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-Variations,-And-Famous-References		Boy	Well-spoken; Sweetly speaking
Breckyn		Girl	Speckled; Freckled
Brix		Unisex	Speckled; Voyager; Traveller
Ilaria		Girl	Cheerful; Merry
Champ		Unisex	Winner; Victor
Coleton		Boy	Charcoal town
Clemente		Boy	Merciful; Lenient; Soft-hearted
Cort		Boy	Brave counsel; From the court
Jayana-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin-&-Popularity		Girl	Victorious; Subduing; Conquering
Dakotah		Boy	Friend; Alley
Jazzlynn		Girl	Jasmine flower; One who is absorbed in God's praises
Dalen		Boy	Of Dale; Valley
Jelena-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin-And-Popularity		Girl	Sunray; Light; Bright; Sunlight
Ilani		Unisex	Tree
Darrel-Name-Meaning-And-History:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	One who is from Airelle
Joycelyn-Name-Meaning:-A-Comprehensive-Guide-For-2025		Girl	Lord; Rejoice; Joyful; A member of the Gauts tribe
Kelli		Girl	Lively; Descendant of Ceallach; Warrior; War; Strife; Church; From the woods
Kailah		Boy	Who is like God?; Laurel crown; Slender and fair; Beloved
Decklyn-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Popularity-&-Traits		Unisex	NA
Eamonn		Boy	Rich protector
Kristy		Girl	Christian; Follower of the Christ; Anointed
Lizzy		Girl	God is my oath
Khylie		Unisex	Boomerang
Kiani		Unisex	Ancient
Dewey		Unisex	Beloved; The second law
Erickson		Boy	Son of Erik; Ever ruler
Kimbella		Unisex	Royal fortress; Beautiful; Fair
Espen-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Complete-Guide		Boy	God's bear; Divine bear
Emrick		Boy	Powerful; Ruler; Whole; Great
Ethaniel-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Complete-Guide		Boy	Enduring; Firm; Strong
Elya		Boy	My God is Yahweh; Eagle; Sky; Heaven
Freeman		Boy	Free; Freeman
Garret		Boy	Spear; Power of spear; Warrior; Strong spear
Rozlynn		Girl	Rose; Flexible horse
Quinnley-Name-Guide:-Pronunciation,-Popularity,-Meanings-&-More		Unisex	Clearing; Meadow
Greg		Boy	Vigilant; Watchful
Shaniyah-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	On my way; Lily; Rose
Ramiyah-Baby-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Trends,-And-More		Boy	Lovely; Beautiful
Griffen		Boy	Lord; Prince
Suzette-Name-Meaning,-Popularity,-And-History:-Complete-Guide		Girl	Graceful lily; Lotus; Rose
Romee		Girl	From Rome; Roman
Hadrian-Name-Meaning,-History-&-Popularity:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	From Hadria
Heber		Boy	Enclave; Uncertain
Horacio		Boy	Timekeeper; Hour; Time
Verena		Girl	True; Victorious
Willamina		Girl	Will helmet; Resolute protector
Jak		Boy	God is gracious; Holder of the heel
Aalia		Girl	High; Lofty; Sublime; Exalted one
Yamila		Boy	Beautiful; To be beautiful
Joachim		Boy	Raised by God; Yahweh will establish
Adyson		Girl	Son of Adam
Izak		Unisex	Laughter; He will laugh
Annabell		Girl	Favored grace; Lovable; Gift of God
Jordin		Boy	Flowing; Descending
Cathryn		Girl	Pure; Each of the two
Atara		Boy	Crowned
Kavish		Boy	King of poets; Lord Ganesha
Damya-Name:-Meaning,-Popularity-&-Expert-Insights		Girl	A Goddess; To tame
Kaspian:-Complete-2025-Name-Guide-To-Meaning-And-Popularity		Girl	White
Eesha		Girl	The supreme lord; Divine; Desire
Brystal		Unisex	The site of the bridge
Eleana-Baby-Name:-Complete-Guide-to-Meaning,-Popularity-&-More		Girl	My God is Yahweh; God answered my prayer; Light
Elizabella		Girl	My God is an oath
Damiyah-Baby-Name-Guide:-Pronunciation,-Popularity,-And-More		Unisex	Beautiful princess; Divine beauty
Eriana		Girl	Most holy; Silver; Honor
Kyllian-Baby-Name:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Meaning-&-Popularity		Boy	Church
Loic		Boy	Famous in battle; From Luciana
Daniya		Unisex	Close; Near; God is my judge
Leobardo-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-Origin-&-Popularity-Key-Insights		Girl	Brave; Hardy
Kortez		Unisex	Courteous; Well-mannered; Polite
Fay		Girl	A fairy-like woman; Magical; Enchanted
Mithran		Boy	Sun; The God of light and truth
Evaluna		Girl	Life; Moon

Infographic: Trendy Short Names Of 2020

Short names are simple and often easy to remember. In 2020, there was a rise in the preference for short names. These versatile names are adapted easily across languages while maintaining a modern, sleek appeal. Explore the infographic below to discover the top short names of 2020 and their meanings.

Illustration: Momjunction Design Team