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
Seeley-Name-Meaning:-A-Complete-Guide		Boy	Blessed; Fortunate; Prosperous; Happy; Pious, Innocent; Harmless
Athalia		Girl	Yahweh is exalted; The Lord is elevated; Afflicted
Seneca		Boy	An old man; Place of stones
Sevin-Name-Meaning,-Origin-&-History:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Love her; Rejoice; Apple; Night-grazing;
Shayaan		Boy	Worthy; Successful; Intelligent
Sheamus-Name-Meaning,-History-&-Popularity:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Holder of the heel; Supplanter; May God protect
Azriella		Girl	God is my help
Shep		Boy	Shepherd; Sheepherder
Shreyansh-Complete-Guide:-Meaning,-Popularity-&-Nicknames		Boy	Superior; Best
Barrett		Girl	Strong as a bear; Quarrelsome
Soham		Boy	I am He
Bianka:-A-2025-Guide-To-Meaning,-History-&-Popularity		Girl	White; Shining; Fair
Asuna-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Unisex	Apple tree of tomorrow
Sylar		Boy	Scholar; Ropemaker
Avika		Unisex	Sheep; Diamond; Wool
Calina		Girl	Guelder rose; Fair victor
Syler		Boy	Scholar; Ropemaker
Avrie		Unisex	Elf counsel
Caylin-Name-Meaning:-A-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Origin-&-History		Girl	Slender; Blessed; White
Celestia		Girl	Heavenly
Tino		Boy	Strong; Vigorous; Health
Baleigh		Girl	A bailiff
Sriyan		Unisex	Prosperous journey; A vehicle of success
Styles		Unisex	One who lives near a steep hill; Stile; Set of steps
Defne		Girl	A laurel tree; Name of a place in Turkey
Brazil		Unisex	Brazilwood
Uthman		Boy	Baby bustard
Brianny		Unisex	Hill; High; Power; Swell
Talyn-Baby-Name-Guide:-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-Variations		Unisex	Talon; Claw
Eiley		Girl	Corposant; Torch; Moon
Ekaterina		Girl	Pure; Each of the two; Immaculate
Tremayne		Unisex	Stone town; Town surrounded by stone
Trigg		Unisex	Trustworthy; Faithful; True; Loyal
Cydney		Unisex	Wide island
Emelina-Name-Meaning:-Origins,-Variants-&-Popularity-In-2025		Girl	Hardworking; Brave; Vigorous; Unceasing
Trinidad		Unisex	Holy Trinity
Tylon		Unisex	A gift
Vittorio		Boy	Victorious; Conqueror
Evey		Girl	To breathe; To live; Life
Faiza		Girl	Victorious; Winner
Yahshua		Boy	Yahweh is salvation
Aanav-Name-Meaning,-Popularity-&-Nicknames:-Complete-Guide		Boy	Humane; Fine; Minute
Abdulmalik		Boy	King's servant
Emlyn		Boy	Around the valley; Rival; To strive
Eleina-Baby-Name-Guide:-Pronunciation,-Popularity,-Nicknames		Unisex	Torch; Corposant; Moon
Zebadiah		Girl	Yahweh has bestowed
Adon-Baby-Name:-What-You-Need-To-Know		Boy	Lord; Noble; Settler; Man
Habiba		Girl	Beloved; Lover; Darling; Sweetheart
Alphonso		Boy	Ready for battle; Noble
Zylan-Baby-Name:-Complete-Guide-to-Meaning,-Trends-&-Nicknames		Unisex	Forest dweller; Wood-dweller
Amaar		Boy	Immortality; Long-lived; Virtuous
Jailene		Girl	Beautiful bird
Falyn-Baby-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Popularity-&-Variations		Unisex	Leader
Jalia		Girl	To be great
Antione		Boy	The one who brings praise for the parents
Freedom		Unisex	Free; liberated
Anvith		Boy	Connected; Joined; Linked to
Able		Unisex	Talented or skilled; To hold; Breath
Josalyn		Girl	A member of the Gauts tribe; Joyous
Ariston-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	The best
Hilary		Girl	Cheerful; Glad; Merry; Happy
Kaeli		Girl	Pure; Slender; Keeper of the keys
Arjen-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	From Hadria; Noble; Golden life
Amil		Boy	One who hopes; Invaluable
Armond		Boy	Army man; Palace; Castle
Kamaiyah-Name-Meaning:-Full-Guide-To-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Girl	Unique; Confident; Ambitious
Banyan		Boy	The Banyan tree
Kailea		Unisex	Joyful sea; Sea of joy
Keva-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity:-A-Complete-Guide		Girl	Precious; Gentle; Beloved; Safe or freedom from danger; Collector of import duty
Beaumont		Boy	Beautiful mountain
Kalei-Name-Origin-And-Meaning:-Guide-To-Variations-&-More		Unisex	The child; The flowers
Beauregard		Boy	Beautiful outlook
Avir		Girl	Treetop; Brave; Strong
Augie		Unisex	Respected; Venerable
Kinzie-Name-Pronunciation,-Meaning-And-Popularity:-Key-Insights		Girl	Royal victory; Victorious prince; Child; Offspring
Kambry-Baby-Name:-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-Meaning		Unisex	The people
Avenir-Name-Complete-Guide:-Pronunciation,-Numerology-&-More		Unisex	Future
Lamya		Girl	One who has dark lips
Kamoni		Unisex	Strong; Respected
Kamyah		Unisex	Good mother; Dame; Foster mother
Aysen		Unisex	Aythe's son; Grandson
Livy-Name:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Meaning,-Popularity,-And-More		Girl	Olive; Envious; Blue
Badr		Boy	Full moon
Lumen		Girl	Illuminated; Filled with light; Brighten
Mahnoor		Girl	Light of the moon
Che-Name-Meaning:-Guide-To-Origin,-History,-And-Popularity		Boy	Hey!; Wagon; Chariot; Guy
Marcie		Girl	Dedicated to Mars; War-like; Male
Braxley		Unisex	Field of Brock
Marietta		Girl	Wished for child; Sea of bitterness; To swell; A variant form of Maria
Cortland		Boy	Brave; Courtier; Court dweller
Lyvia		Girl	Olive
Matilde		Girl	Mighty in battle
Cayne		Boy	Clear; Bright; Fighter; Battle
Castor-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Complete-Guide		Boy	To excel; To shine; Beaver; Name of a star
Chason		Boy	Cantor; Healer; Hunt; Chase
Michal		Girl	Who is like God?; Brook
Crispin-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Complete-Guide		Boy	Curly-haired
Milli-Name-Meaning,-History-&-Popularity:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Gentle strength; Brave and strong; A youth employed in religious services; Cornfield; In between; Middle
Daegan		Boy	Black-haired
Mirna		Girl	Peaceful; Calm; The eye

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