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
Kendon		Boy	The brave chief; The brave ruler
Makiah		Unisex	Who is like God
Monet		Girl	Fortunate protector; Wealthy protector; Home; Flat-nosed; He has heard
Leeam		Boy	A strong-willed warrior
Mattison		Unisex	Son of Matthew; Son of Maud
Peri		Girl	A fairy; A fruit
Rayanna		Girl	Wise and graceful; Gracious beam of light; Little king; Wise; Smart
Neely		Unisex	Son of the poet
Ronni		Girl	True image; Bringing victory
Roslynn		Girl	Beautiful rose; Gentle horse
Michel		Boy	Who is like God?
Kowen		Unisex	Quiet; Intelligent; Introspective
Lavell		Unisex	Valley; Fond of movement
Samya		Girl	Elevated; Sublime; Supreme
Shaelyn-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Fine; Good; Favorable; Learned
Lelan		Unisex	From the meadow land
Rylah-Name:-Meaning,-Pronunciation,-Popularity,-&-More		Unisex	NA
Samiah		Unisex	Elevated; Sublime; Supreme
Shahd		Unisex	Pure honey
Solomia		Girl	Peace
Oberon		Boy	Elf ruler; King of elves; Royal bear
Shanvi		Unisex	Glowing; Attractive; Goddess Lakshmi
Sumayyah		Girl	High up
Olan-Name-Meaning:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Origin-&-History		Boy	Grand; Great; Enormous; Echo; Reflection
Munir-Name-Meaning-&-History:-Everything-You-Need-To-Know		Unisex	Bright; Illuminating
Oleg		Boy	Holy; Blessed; Sacred
Myer		Unisex	Giving light
Nasiah		Unisex	Miracle of God; Immortal
Wilma		Girl	Resolute protector; Strong-willed warrior; Desire for protection; Vehement protector
Tylee		Unisex	Big; Large; Beautiful; Lovely
Quintus		Boy	Fifth
Neko-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History-&-Complete-Guide		Unisex	Sunday; Favor; Grace; To wait or expect; Cat
Adeleine		Girl	Noble; Of a noble kind
Rajveer		Boy	Brave king; The hero of the land; Kingdom's hero
Zakiya-Name:-Essential-Guide-To-Meaning-And-Popularity		Unisex	Pure; Intelligent
Randolph		Boy	Strong Defender; Son of the Shield; Wolf on shield rim
Ahaana:-Origin,-Meaning,-And-Popularity,-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Dawn; A saying; A proverb;
Renner		Boy	To run; A messenger
Aisling		Girl	Dream; Vision
Aerin		Girl	Exalted; High mountain; Ireland
Rishik		Boy	Trustworthy; Ascetic; Sage; Rays of the sun
Oryn		Unisex	Pine tree; Dun-colored; Greyish brown; Tan
Owyn		Unisex	Well-born; Noble
Ryken-Baby-Name-Origin,-Meaning-&-3-Adorable-Nicknames		Boy	Brave or powerful ruler
Sharif-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Complete-Guide		Boy	Honest; Noble; Distinguished; Noble; Honorable
Alynna		Girl	Bright; White; Noble
Amori		Unisex	Unceasing, vigorous, and brave ruler or king
Anny		Girl	Grace; Favor
Shriyan		Boy	Lord Vishnu
Sorin		Boy	He is like the Sun
Arlie-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-History-&-Popularity-in-2025		Boy	Promise; Hare meadow
Tadhg-Name:-Guide-To-Origin,-Meaning,-And-Popularity		Boy	Poet; Philosopher
Auriella-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin-&-Popularity		Girl	Golden; Lion of God
Thayne-Name-Meaning-And-History:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	The one who follows
Brailyn-Name-Meaning,-Pronunciation,-And-Popularity-Guide		Unisex	Invented name
Torian		Boy	Chief; Head; Leader
Brileigh		Unisex	Hill or high; Might or power; Rye clearing; Sociable race
Sudais		Boy	Six; One in six; To be fair
Dariela		Girl	One from Airelle in France
Torrence		Boy	One from the hills; Hillock; Mound
Brinkley		Unisex	From Brinca's field; Field in the forest
Stryder		Unisex	Someone with a combative demeanor
Tycho		Boy	Thunder; Chance; Fortune
Chimamanda		Boy	My God will not fail me
Elleanor		Girl	Shining light; Shining God; The other Aenor
Ellory-Name-Meaning-And-Origin-In-2025:-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	One who is filled with joy and happiness
Syair		Unisex	Poetry; Verse
Dasani-Baby-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Unisex	Hibiscus; The mountain of tea
Eveline		Girl	To breathe; To live; Hazelnut
Tyreek-Baby-Name:-Complete-Guide-And-Key-Insights		Girl	Invented name
Galaxy		Unisex	A large system of stars; Milky
Wilber		Boy	Wild boar; Bright; Willful
Jaelle-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Origin-&-Popularity		Girl	A mountain goat; Ibex
Yared		Boy	Descent; Descending
Webb		Unisex	A weaver
Xzavion-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-More		Boy	The new house
Janette		Girl	God is gracious; Gift from God
Yamil-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-Pronunciation,-What-You-Need-To-Know		Boy	Beautiful; To be beautiful
Johannah		Girl	God is gracious
Zohan		Boy	Gift; Prayer; Gift of god; God's grace
Junie		Girl	Young one; Young
Aarish		Boy	First ray of sun
Kalyn-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Key-Variants-&-History		Girl	Pure; Keeper of the keys
Yannick-Name-Meaning-And-History:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Unisex	God is gracious
Adric		Boy	Ruler; Wealth
Yovani		Boy	God is gracious
Almir		Boy	Prince; Commander; Noble; Famous
Zeyad-Name-Complete-Guide:-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Boy	Abundance; Growth; Generous; Greater
Amador		Boy	Lover of God
Keisy		Girl	Vigilant; She shines bright
Aristotle		Boy	The best purpose
Kameryn		Unisex	Crooked nose
Kamira-Name-Complete-Guide:-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-More		Unisex	Flower; Heart; Good
Khaliah		Girl	Beloved; Friend; Companion
Ascher		Boy	Happy; Blessed; Someone who lived by Ash tree
Lamia-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Shining; Radiant; Name of a Libyan Queen
Atley		Boy	From the meadow; By the clearing or meadow
Leianna		Girl	A bright and beautiful woman
Augusto		Boy	Majestic; Great; Dignified
Ayham		Boy	Strong-willed; Brave

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