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
Savvy-Baby-Name:-Guide-To-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-More		Girl	To know; Shrewd; Well-informed
Coulter		Boy	Young horse or colt; Backland
Cage		Unisex	Keeper of a cage; Enclosed space; Hollow place; An enclosure for animals; Coop; Hive; Stall; Seats in a theater
Shaindel		Girl	A little beautiful girl
Carden		Boy	Thistle; Rock enclosure
Cheikh-Name:-Ultimate-Guide-To-Popularity,-Pronunciation-&-More		Boy	Respected leader; Islamic leader
Dawud-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Complete-Guide		Boy	Beloved; Uncle
Cass		Boy	A curly-haired person; Keeper of the treasure; Clever
Saniah-Name-Complete-Guide:-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-More		Girl	Second child; Brilliant; Splendid
Rylyn		Unisex	Rye land
Donato-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-History,-And-Popularity-Guide		Boy	Given by God
Darrian		Girl	Great; Oaktree; One who is from Airelle
Aayla		Girl	Terebinth tree; Moonlight; Halo; Born of knowledge
Eduard		Boy	Rich guard
Deshon-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-Popularity,-And-Key-Insights		Unisex	God is gracious
Addeline		Girl	Nobility; Kind; Noble
Elazar		Boy	God is my helper; God has helped
Desi-Name-Meaning:-Key-Insights-On-Origin,-History-&-Popularity		Unisex	South Munster; Desired; Longing; Desire; Country
Elija		Boy	Yahweh is my God
Zabella-Name:-Guide-To-Pronunciation,-Meaning-&-Popularity		Unisex	My God is an oath
Dexton		Unisex	One who dyes; Right-handed; Skilled
Amylia		Girl	Hard working; Industrious
Anara		Girl	Pomegranate
Zo-Baby-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-Variations-&-Complete-Guide		Unisex	Spiritual leader; Storehouse; Warehouse
Eshan		Boy	God; Supreme Being; Lord; One of the many names of Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu; Sun
Zury-Baby-Name:-Meaning-And-2025-Popularity-Guide		Unisex	Beautiful; Red water
Barbie-Name-Meaning:-A-Complete-Guide-To-Origin-And-History		Girl	Traveler from a foreign land
Eliyas-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Popularity,-Nicknames-And-More		Boy	Yahweh is my God
Hamad		Boy	One who praises
Beth-Name-Meaning:-Origins,-Variations,-And-Popularity-Insights		Girl	My God is an oath; House of figs
Harmon		Boy	Army man; High place
Brienne		Girl	High; Power; Hill
Amaree-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-More		Unisex	One who lives a long life; One who builds
Exavier		Boy	The new house
Charolette		Girl	Free woman
Jaheem		Boy	Dignified; Abyss
Dhriti-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin-&-Pronunciation		Girl	One who has courage and patience
Jajuan		Boy	Holder of the heel; Supplanter
Elicia		Girl	Nobility
Hutton		Boy	One who comes from the settlement on the ridge; Settlement on the bluff
Jarren-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Popularity,-And-Traits		Boy	A cry of happiness; To sing; To shout
Darci		Girl	From the fortress; A dark one
Elvia-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Honey-yellow; Blond; Elf
Jaidan		Boy	Thankful; He will judge
Ellyanna-Name-Meaning,-Popularity,-Nicknames-&-Numerology		Girl	Sun
Dylann		Boy	To tide; To flow
Kadeem		Boy	Servant; Attendant; He who controls his anger
Jamerson		Boy	Son of James
Erianna		Girl	Most holy
Kalin		Boy	Slender; Pure; Viburnum tree
Erza		Unisex	Scent; Fragrance; Wind; Honor; Protector; Strong
Keane-Name:-Origin,-Meaning,-And-History---Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Battle; Very old
Georgianna		Girl	Earthworker; Farmer; Favor; Grace
Kalan		Girl	Rule; Battle
Kemper-Name-Meaning:-Ultimate-Guide-To-History-&-Popularity		Boy	Peasant farmer; Serf; Someone who grows hemp
Gisela		Girl	Pledge
Giabella		Girl	Yahweh is gracious; My God is an oath; Beautiful
Gaby		Girl	God is my strong man; God is my strength
Haydee:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-History,-And-Popularity		Girl	Modest; Reverent; Of a noble kind; Well-behaved
Giavonna		Girl	God is gracious
Heba		Girl	The Gift of God; Generous Gift; Blessing
Keigan		Unisex	Fire
Maaz		Boy	One who seeks or gives shelter
Jaeda		Girl	Stone of the flank; Precious stone
Izabell		Girl	My God is an oath
Kroy		Unisex	Cross
Jaslene		Girl	Gift from God
Laiden-Name-Meaning-Guide:-Pronunciation,-Popularity-And-More		Unisex	Town with a leek garden
Ilhan		Unisex	Subordinate Khan
Mikko		Boy	Who is like God
Matan		Boy	Gift; To give
Mako		Girl	Genuine child; Pearl
Kahlan		Girl	Antimony
Melchizedek:-Meaning,-History-And-Pronunciation-Guide		Unisex	King of righteousness
Moksh		Boy	Salvation; Emancipation; One who has self-realization and self-knowledge
Jaylanie		Unisex	Victory; Heaven; Sky; Royalty
Kalynn		Girl	Pure
Mose		Boy	One who was drawn out of water; Son; Deliver
Miklo		Boy	Who is like God; People's victory
Kaliya		Boy	Joy; Happiness; People's victory; Pure; Rejoice; A huge black serpent
Novak		Boy	New; Novice; Newcomer; Stranger
Octavious		Boy	Eight or eighth
Laiklyn		Girl	From a small water body
Naod		Unisex	He will be crowned; King
Olsen-Name-Meaning-And-Popularity:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Son of Ole
Negan		Unisex	Powerful; Dominant; Ruthless
Liesel		Girl	God is my oath
Raynor-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Wise warrior; Mighty army; Army counselor
Odyn		Unisex	Inspiration; Rage
Rhyland-Meaning,-History,-And-Nicknames:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Rye land
Maimouna		Girl	She who is under divine protection
Lira-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Complete-Guide		Girl	Balance; Scale; Weight; Lyre; Free
Robby-Name:-Pronunciation,-Popularity-Trends-&-Top-Nicknames		Boy	Bright fame
Makeda		Girl	One who achieved Greatness
Paden		Unisex	Nobleman
Loghan		Unisex	Small hollow
Malaiya		Girl	One who is calm and peaceful
Mattea:-Origin,-Meaning,-And-History---Complete-Guide		Girl	God's gift
Shrey		Boy	Excellent; Better; Best
Maribella		Girl	Beloved; Beautiful; Drop the sea

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