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
Luiz		Boy	A warrior of fame
Camia		Unisex	Helper to the priest
Farida		Girl	One with no match
Freja-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Complete-Guide-In-2025		Girl	Lady; Noblewoman
Lamir-Name:-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Complete-Popularity-Guide		Unisex	The pool
Lio-Name-Meaning:-Guide-To-Origin,-Popularity,-And-More		Boy	Lion
Maliq		Boy	King
Gertrude		Girl	Spear of strength
Manning		Boy	A brave or valiant man; descendant of Mainnín (Monk)
Marshal		Boy	Horse-keeper; Master of horses; Stable boy; Keeper; Servant; Military chief commander
Mattox		Boy	Son of the fortunate one
Magdiel		Unisex	Chosen fruit of God; Declaring God; Oil of God
Elizah		Unisex	My God is an oath
Emiyah		Unisex	The end
Janey		Girl	God is gracious
Naseem		Boy	Gentle breeze; Fresh air
Million-Name-Comprehensive-Guide:-Meaning,-Trends,-And-Traits		Unisex	A million; Bald; Rival
Jaicee		Boy	Moon
Jessalynn		Girl	Highly observant individual
Nana-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Expert-Insights		Unisex	Fresh or green vegetables; Father; Grandpa; A title of a monarch
Nation		Unisex	People; Human group of the same origin
Othman		Boy	A brave person and the chosen one
Neiko		Unisex	Peaceful; Calm; Comfortable
Ivee		Unisex	Small, yellow flowers; Ivy plant
Oaken		Unisex	Of the oak tree
Jaelah		Unisex	Mountain goat; Ibex
Kaydee		Girl	Pure
Olvin		Unisex	King of Archenland
Philippe		Boy	Horse lover
Kaylea		Girl	Slender; Who is like God
Rayhan		Boy	Favored by God
Keilah-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Your-Complete-Guide		Girl	A citadel
Reeves		Boy	Local official; Prefect; Sheriff
Parrish		Unisex	Linked to church
Karrington-Name-Meaning-And-Origin-Complete-Guide		Boy	Town in a marshland; Settlement in a rocky area; Settlement of Cerihere's people
Rolland		Boy	Famous land
Jessy-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-3-Key-Insights		Unisex	God beholds; Gift; God is gracious; He sees
Ruhaan		Boy	Spiritual; Holy; Kindhearted; Compassionate
Salih		Boy	Virtuous
Saxton		Boy	Saxon's town; Enclosure; Settlement
Jo		Girl	God is gracious; He will add
Scottie		Boy	A person from Scotland; A Gael; One who speaks Scottish
Ryler		Unisex	Mighty; Strong; Courageous
Sufyan		Boy	Wool; Pure; Clean; Slim; Thin
Lakota		Girl	Alliance of friends; Friendly; United; Feeling affection
Suhayb		Boy	Of reddish hair or complexion
Lavina		Girl	A woman of ancient Rome
Tauren		Boy	Person born under the astrological sign Taurus
Layal		Girl	Dark hours of the day; Night
Torsten		Boy	Thor's stone; Enclosure; Settlement
Locklyn		Girl	Land of the lakes; Viking; Scandinavian
Torrin-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History,-And-Key-Insights		Girl	From the hills
Lovina-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Origin,-Popularity-&-More		Girl	From Lavinium; Famous warrior; Beloved
Lucile		Girl	Light; Shining bright
Kyleah		Unisex	Narrows; Channel; Strait; Happiness
Whittaker		Boy	White field
Leeah		Girl	Weary; Cow
Tyrie		Unisex	Son of the carpenter
Kyomi		Unisex	Clean; Clear; Beautiful
Makaela		Girl	Who is like God
Marvel-Baby-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin-&-Popularity		Girl	A miracle or wonder
Wilfred		Unisex	Desiring peace
Yohannes:-Complete-Guide-To-Pronunciation,-Meaning-&-Popularity		Boy	Yahweh is gracious
Zayed		Boy	To grow; To increase; Abundance; Progress
Yosiah		Boy	God supports and heals
Maddisyn		Girl	Son of Maud; Strength in battle
Melony-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-Pronunciation-&-12-Variants		Girl	Black; Dark
Mahlia		Girl	Lady; Woman
Misty-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-History-&-Complete-Guide		Girl	Mist; Light fog; Blurry haze
Liani		Unisex	Vine; Lily
Nada-Name-Meaning,-History-&-Popularity:-A-Complete-Guide		Girl	Generosity; Dew; Hope
Mayar		Boy	Moonglow; Under the protection of God
Akshar		Boy	Imperishable; Indestructible; Immortal being; A letter of the alphabet or a syllable
Neila-Name-Meaning:-27-Fascinating-Baby-Name-Insights		Girl	Champion; Cloud; Attainer
Amjad		Boy	Greater glory; Noble; Most glorious
Maycie-Baby-Name:-Essential-Guide-To-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Girl	Weapon
Aemon-Baby-Name-Guide:-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-Numerology		Boy	The hidden one; The god of air
Ahnaf		Boy	Straight path; Upright; One of the narrators of Hadith; Club footed
Zeek		Unisex	God will strengthen; To seek
Nyx		Girl	Night; Goddess of night
Orianna		Girl	Gold; Rising sun; The golden one; Daughter of the light/fire
Avram-Name-Meaning-And-History:-Everything-You-Need-To-Know		Boy	Father of multitude; High father
Phebe		Girl	Shining; Pure; Bright
Posie-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	A bunch of flowers; He will add
Behr		Boy	Bear; Bore
Rafaella		Girl	God heals; God has healed
Niara		Girl	One with high purpose; Nebula; Mist
Ashby		Girl	Ash tree farm; From the ash tree farm
Rawan		Girl	To feed water
Bosco		Boy	Forest
Renatta		Girl	Reborn
Rielle		Girl	Rye field; God is my strength
Naydelin		Unisex	Sweet or gentle birth
Riva		Girl	To join; To tie; To snare
Brodee		Boy	Spirited; Ditch; Mire
Burton		Boy	Fortified town; Fortified settlement
Bleu		Boy	The color blue
Rosita		Girl	Rose; Fame
Braxon		Unisex	Bracca's town; Badger; Brock's town
Bright		Unisex	Bright town

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