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
Lilliana		Girl	Lily; Purity; My god is an oath
Angelo		Boy	Messenger; Angel
Alessandra-Name-Meaning-&-Origin:-A-Complete-Guide		Girl	Defender of mankind
Gideon-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Essential-Guide		Boy	Great warrior; feller; hewer
Titus-Name:-Meaning,-Origin,-History-&-Popularity-Guide		Unisex	Title of honor; Strong
Madilyn		Girl	Of Magdala; Tower
Nina-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Ultimate-Guide		Girl	Fire; Fish; Ancient city of Nineveh; Little girl; God is gracious; Strong
Adelynn-Name-Meaning:-Guide-To-Origin,-Pronunciation-&-More		Girl	Noble
Spencer		Unisex	Dispenser of provisions
Travis		Unisex	To cross over
Mario		Boy	Warlike; Mars; Male
Amina-Name-Meaning,-History,-And-Popularity:-A-Complete-Guide		Girl	Honest; Trustworthy; Safe; Protected
Kayson		Boy	Enclosure; Yard; Town
Kate-Name-Meaning-And-History:-A-Complete-Guide		Girl	Pure; Clear
Rylan		Boy	A meadow on an island; Little king
Fatima-Name-Meaning-And-History:-What-You-Need-To-Know		Girl	One who abstains
Malcolm		Boy	A devotee of St. Columba
Winter		Girl	Winter season; Water; Wet
Ricardo		Boy	Powerful ruler
Samara		Girl	Guardian; Protected by God; Companion in night conversation
Raymond		Boy	Counseling protector; Advice; Decision
Evie-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Life; Breathe; Hazelnut
Tanner		Boy	To tan; Prepare leather by tanning; Fir tree; Pine tree
Giselle		Girl	Pledge
Odin		Boy	Inspiration; Frenzy; Rage
Arielle		Girl	Lioness of God
Lennox		Boy	Place of elms
Talia		Girl	Dew from God
Cesar-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Everything-You-Need-To-Know		Boy	Long-haired; Head of hair; Emperor
Jessica:-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity-Guide		Girl	God beholds
Joaquin		Boy	Raised by Yahweh; Yahweh will establish
Gracelyn		Girl	Graceful lake; Grace by the lake
Leia		Girl	Weary; Heavenly child
Kane-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin,-Meaning,-And-Popularity		Boy	Son of Cathán; Warrior; Battle; Barnacle goose
Wade		Unisex	A ford; To depart
Gabriela-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Comprehensive-Guide		Unisex	God is my strength
Lexi		Girl	Defender; Helper; Defending men
Muhammad-Name-Meaning-And-History:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Praiseworthy; Praised one; Praise; Commendable
Jaylen		Boy	Tranquil; Blue-crested bird
Laura		Girl	Laurel; Bay laurel plant
Iker:-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-and-Popularity-Guide-for-2025		Boy	Visitation; Visitor
Makenzie-Name-Meaning-And-History:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Child of Coinneach; Beautiful; Good
Crew		Unisex	A band or force of armed men; Weir
Royalty		Unisex	King; Royal status
Melissa		Girl	Honey; Bee
Zayn		Boy	Beauty; Grace; Handsome; Excellent; Adornment
Rylie		Girl	Courageous; Rye clearing
Hector		Boy	To check; To have; To hold; To restrain; Brown horse
Raelyn		Girl	Ewe; Beam of light; Counsel; Protection
Ellis-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity:-Complete-Guide		Boy	My God is Yahweh
Gabrielle		Girl	God is my strength; Strong woman of God
Garrett-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-Popularity,-And-Nicknames		Boy	Spear; Little spear; Strength of the spear; Warrior
Cairo		Unisex	The victorious; The conqueror; The vanquisher
Joy-Name-Meaning-And-History:-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Happiness; Great pleasure; Delight; Rejoice
Leonel		Boy	Lion
Daleyza		Girl	Dahlia flower; Delight; Pleasure
Maisie		Girl	Pearl
Romeo		Boy	From Rome; Roman; Bright; Clear
Edwin		Boy	Rich friend
Ariyah		Girl	Lion; Noble; Melody
Warren		Boy	Protector; Guard; Animal enclosure
Oakley-Name-Meaning-And-History:-A-Complete-2025-Guide		Unisex	From the oak meadow; Meadow of oak trees
Kailani		Girl	Sea; Sky; Heaven; The royal one
Major		Boy	Council spear
Alayah		Girl	Highborn; Lofty; Sublime
Julius:-Origin,-Meaning,-And-History---2025-Essential-Guide		Boy	Downy-bearded; Jove's child; Devoted to Jove
Stephanie		Girl	Crown; Reward
Donovan		Boy	Brown-haired chieftain; Dark
Elle		Girl	She; Goddess; Beautiful; Sunray; Light
Tyson-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History,-And-Popularity-Guide		Boy	High spirited; Firebrand; Son of Tyson
Amora		Girl	Love
Caiden		Boy	Strength; Battle spirit; Gentle
Willa		Girl	Resolute protection
Nico		Boy	Victory of the people
Gracelynn		Girl	Kindness; Goodwill; Lake
Nasir		Boy	Helper; Protector of religion; Defender of the faith; Friend; The one who gives victory
Sergio		Unisex	Protector; Servant; Soldier
Keira		Girl	Little dark-haired one
Rory-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Red king; Joyful
Veronica		Girl	She who brings victory; True image
Tatum		Girl	Tata's homestead
Jaiden		Boy	Thankful one; God will judge
Devin		Unisex	Poet; Fawn; Divine; Seer; Fortune teller
Milani		Girl	Middle of the plain; Black; Dark
Felicity-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Everything-You-Need-To-Know		Girl	Woman with good luck
Jared		Boy	He who descended; Rose; One who rules
Paislee		Girl	From Paisley; Church; Pasture
Kason		Boy	An enclosure for calves; Calf town; Fruit; Village; Mist
Nylah		Girl	Achiever; Fury or passion; Hero; Cloud
Malik-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-Origin-&-Popularity-Guide		Boy	King; Wave; Sea
Ariah		Girl	Song; Melody; Gold
Jeffrey-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-History-&-Trends:-Complete-Guide		Boy	Pledge of peace
Lyric-Name-Meaning-In-2025:-Everything-Parents-Need-To-Know		Girl	Songlike
Ismael-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin-&-Popularity		Boy	God hears
Madeleine-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Complete-Guide		Girl	Of Magdala
Miracle		Unisex	Wonder; Marvel
Elian		Unisex	My God is Yahweh; My God is an oath; God is my strength; Light
Allie-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity:-Ultimate-Guide		Girl	Of noble birth; Nobility
Marshall-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin-And-History		Boy	Horse-keeper; Master of horses; Stable boy; Keeper; Servant; Military chief commander
Lawson		Boy	Son of Lawrence

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