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
Townsend		Boy	Enclosure; Yard; Town; End; Limit
Sarayah-Name-Meaning,-Origin-And-Popularity:-A-Complete-Guide		Girl	Yahweh is ruler; Princess; Clouds at night
Sephora-Name-Meaning:-A-Complete-Guide-To-Origin-&-Nicknames		Girl	Bird
Shivani		Girl	Hindu goddess Parvati; Kind; Auspicious
Tyran:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Popularity-&-Pronunciation		Boy	Strong; Fierce; Ruler
Scotland		Unisex	Land of the Scots; A place name; Darkness
Shrinika		Girl	Lotus in the heart of Lord Vishnu; Goddess Lakshmi; Night
Scottlyn		Unisex	Gael; Gaelic speaker; Land of the Scots
Tyrique		Unisex	land of Eoghan; Visitor or knocker at the door
Tamera		Girl	Date palm
Yoan		Boy	Yahweh is gracious
Zebulon-Name-Meaning:-Guide-To-Origin,-Variations,-Popularity		Boy	Exalted; Honored
Tehila		Girl	To praise or shine; Glory; Song; Hymn
Zaeden		Boy	Out of the box thinking
Adhrit		Boy	One who does not need any support, but supports others
Yareth		Unisex	Honeycomb; Honeysuckle
Aidric		Boy	Old ruler; Old king
Stefanie		Unisex	Crown; Wreath
Aras		Boy	Eagle; Equal; Balanced
Zorawar		Unisex	Commander; General; Powerful warrior; Strong leader
Arlin-Name-Meaning,-Popularity,-And-Numerology:-2025-Guide		Boy	Oath; A pledge; A promise; Hare land
Zamirah		Girl	Mind; Heart; Lean; Fit; Nightingale; Sweet voice
Arsen		Boy	Masculine; Virile; Brave
Xia		Unisex	Rosy summer clouds; Defender
Zenobia		Girl	Life of Zeus
Zarya		Girl	Sunrise; Dawn; Gold
Yurani		Unisex	A person who follows principle
Zahava		Unisex	Gold
Zyanna		Girl	Favor; Grace; Adorned
Azure-Name-Origin,-Meaning,-And-History:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Sky blue
Adelaine-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-More		Girl	Noble one; Kind; Nobility
Brandyn		Boy	Broom hill
Adna		Boy	Settler; Pleasure; Luxury; Delight
Aislin		Girl	Dream; Vision
Ayomide		Unisex	My joy has arrived
Bryon		Boy	Power; Nobility; Strength; Hill; High; Might
Adison		Boy	Son of Adam; Great lord
Aleeya-Name:-Meaning,-History,-Pronunciation-And-Key-Insights		Girl	High born; Sublime; Lofty
Alexandrea		Girl	Protector of mankind; Defender of men; Helper and defender of mankind
Blu		Unisex	Blue; Blue-colored; Puffing; Beautiful fortress
Amairani		Girl	Eternal; Grace; Prosperous
Alaila-Baby-Name:-Pronunciation,-Popularity,-Nicknames-&-More		Unisex	Heavenly; Night
Ameila		Girl	One who works hard
Braylan		Unisex	Strong; Courageous
Anaelle-Meaning,-Origin,-Pronunciation-&-5-Adorable-Nicknames		Girl	God has favored me; Grace of God; God answers
Clancy		Boy	A soldier's son; Son of red warrior
Brees		Unisex	Of Breese; Gadfly; Gentle wind
Brylin		Unisex	Strong; Courageous; Intelligent
Aniela-Name-Meaning:-Guide-To-Origin,-Variants-&-Popularity		Girl	Messenger of God; Angel; God is my grace
Cliff		Boy	Ford near a slope; Settlement near a cliff; Cliff
Cashius		Boy	Vain; Empty
Anisha		Girl	Sleepless; Nightless
Connell		Boy	Rule of a wolf
Corwin-Name-Meaning-&-Popularity:-Complete-Guide-In-2025		Boy	Leather; Residing near the white castle
Coulson		Boy	Son of Col or Nicholas; People's victory
Carlin		Boy	Descendant of Caireallán; Free man
Augustina		Boy	To increase; Exalted; Venerable; Magnificent; Great
Arbor-Name:-Guide-To-Origin,-Popularity-&-Nicknames		Boy	Lawn; Flower bed; Tree; Herbs
Aylee		Girl	Torch; Moon; The other Aenor
Arleigh		Boy	Promise; Hare meadow; Long field
Blessin		Girl	Blessing; Divine grace
Dayne-Name-Meaning,-Origin-&-Nicknames:-A-Complete-Guide		Boy	One who is from Denmark; Valley; Chief of ten
Daxten		Boy	Dax's town
Christa		Girl	Follower of Lord Jesus; The anointed; Christian
Doc-Baby-Name:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Meaning-And-History		Boy	A healer; Short form of the word doctor
Darya		Girl	Possessing goodness; Sea; Ocean
Donatello		Boy	Gift of God; Given
Deron		Boy	One who came from Airelle
Brilee		Unisex	Briar clearing
Deckard		Unisex	Roofer; Day strong
Collyns		Unisex	Whelp; Young dog; Victory of the people
Franklyn-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Complete-Guide		Boy	Freeman
Elisia-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-What-You-Need-To-Know		Girl	Blissful; My God is an oath
Friedrich		Boy	Peaceful ruler
Dayra		Unisex	The knowing one; Teacher
Gil		Boy	Joy; Happiness; Young goat; Bright pledge
Grover		Boy	Grove of trees
Graciella		Girl	Gracious; Favor; Blessing
Gurfateh		Boy	Victory of the Guru
Flavio-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Pronunciation-&-Origins		Girl	Blond or light-haired; Golden-haired
Han		Boy	Favor; Brave; Leader; Lively; Gesture
Emryn-Baby-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Origins-&-Popularity-In-2025		Unisex	Immortal ruler
Haydn		Boy	Heathen; Hedged-valley
Eisa-Name-Meaning-Complete-Guide:-Origin,-Pronunciation-&-More		Girl	Glowing embers; Yahweh is salvation; God is salvation
Hubert		Boy	Bright heart; Mind-bright; Shining intellect
Halsey-Name-Meaning-And-History:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	From Hal's island
Jamyla		Girl	A good-looking woman
Haset		Unisex	Joy; Delight; Happiness
Jailee		Unisex	Jubilant; Joyful
Jebediah-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Complete-Guide		Boy	Beloved of Yahweh
Lisette-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Complete-Baby-Name-Guide		Girl	My God is an oath
Jeremie		Boy	Same as Jeremy
Lynda		Girl	Delicate; Tender; Beautiful
Jovian-Name:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Origin,-Meaning,-And-Usage		Boy	Yahweh is gracious; Jupiter
Madaline		Girl	Of Magdala; Tower
Judas		Boy	Praise; To be praised; Thanksgiving
Kamea		Girl	The one and only
Iam		Unisex	God is gracious
Kale-Baby-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Origins-And-Popularity		Boy	Man; Army; Beautiful victory; Cultivator; Slender
Marnie		Girl	Of the sea; Mars; The god of war; Warlike; Male; Rejoice

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