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
Mischa		Girl	Who is like God
Dalvin-Name-Meaning,-History,-Nicknames-&-Complete-Guide		Boy	Narrow water
Cobi-Name-Pronunciation:-Complete-Guide-To-Popularity-&-Meaning		Unisex	Supplanter; He who replaces; Holder of the heel
Dameon		Boy	To tame
Cotton		Boy	A cottage or hut; Coat (of mail)
Nomi		Girl	Pleasantness; Beautiful
Davey		Boy	One who is dearly loved and adored; Uncle
Meela		Unisex	Favor of the people
Creek		Unisex	Stream smaller than a river
Posey		Girl	A bunch of flowers; He will add
Didier		Boy	Desire or longing
Promyse		Girl	Promise; A pledge
Diyan		Boy	Divine light; To do; Action
Odyssey		Boy	An adventurous voyage; A spiritual quest; Of Odysseus
Riana		Girl	Great queen; Village; Affection; Second; Ice crack; Waterfall
Rochelle		Girl	Little rock; Rest; Ewe; Battle cry; Roar; Repose
Roisin-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Complete-Guide		Girl	Little rose
Davinci:-Baby-Name-Guide-With-Pronunciation,-Meaning-&-More		Unisex	Of Vinci
Fenton		Boy	Marsh town; Descendant of Fiachna
Gaius		Boy	To celebrate
Giulio		Boy	Youthful; Downy-bearded
Gotham		Boy	Homestead where goats are kept
Dreyden		Unisex	Portage or slope where boats or loads were dragged
Roman		Boy	From Rome
Gryphon		Boy	Fighting chief; Fierceful
Eivin		Unisex	Good fortune and victor
Hamid:-Meaning,-Origin,-Variations,-And-Complete-Name-Guide		Boy	To praise; Praiseworthy
Seerat		Girl	One with inner beauty; Fame; Path; Way; Conduct; Wisdom
Rylann		Unisex	Rye land
Saavi		Unisex	Unique flower; The sun; Cherished; Precious; A name for Goddess Lakshmi
Solange		Girl	Solemn; Religious; Sun angel;
Hilario-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Complete-Guide-To-Variations		Boy	Cheerful
Safina		Unisex	A vessel; Ark; A collection of essays and poems
Sommer		Girl	Summer
Sammi		Unisex	God has heard; Name of God
Horace-Name-Meaning:-Origins,-Variants-&-Famous-Namesakes		Boy	Time; Season; Time keeper
Saylah		Unisex	Heaven; Fairy palace; Blind
Izik		Boy	He will laugh; He will rejoice
Jabir:-Meaning,-History,-And-Popularity---A-Complete-Guide		Boy	One who comforts; One who consoles; Consoler
Sydni		Unisex	Wide island
Twyla		Girl	Twilight; Star; Creative; Third
Ismaeel		Boy	God has heard
Tahani		Unisex	Greetings; Best wishes; Congratulations
Holten-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-Popularity,-And-Complete-Guide		Unisex	Holt copse or small wood; Hill, stony slope
Tailyn		Unisex	To cut lake
Jaykob		Boy	The one who succeeds continually
Veyda		Girl	Knowledge; Power; Rule
Yumi		Girl	A beautiful archery bow
Windsor		Unisex	Riverbank with a windlass
Yuki		Unisex	Happiness; Snow; Valuable; Chronicle
Jomar		Boy	Famous horse; God increases
Zailee		Boy	Sea strength; Berry wood
Zoella		Girl	Life
Zulay-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity-Trends		Boy	Brilliant beauty; Bright and fair; Possessor of the moon
Jodeci-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Popularity-&-Nicknames		Unisex	Abbreviation of the R&B group
Zophia		Unisex	Wisdom
Jovon		Boy	Yahweh is gracious; Yahweh is merciful
Akeelah		Boy	Intelligent; Wise
Alyssia		Girl	Of the noble kind; Noble; Honorable
Joud		Unisex	Generosity; Abundant rain
Alasia		Girl	Nobility
Kaelan		Boy	Slender
Amarra		Girl	Everlasting flower; Grace; Immortal
Alta-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Comprehensive-Guide		Unisex	High; Elevated
Bellatrix		Girl	Female warrior
Kalum		Boy	Dove; Disciple of Saint Columba
Kaid		Boy	Round
Kannan-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Boy	Black; Dark; Lord Krishna; The one who is to be seen
Anai		Unisex	Grace; Beautiful; Elephant
Bexlee		Girl	Woodland clearing surrounded by box trees
Kaide-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Popularity-&-More		Unisex	Pure
Caraline		Girl	Strong, free man; Beloved; Friend
Cate		Girl	Pure; Each of the two
Cathy-Name-Origin,-Meaning,-And-Popularity:-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Each of Two; Pure; Torture
Keven		Boy	Beloved birth
Kassian		Unisex	Of Cassian; Cinnamon; Hollow; Vain
Khalifa-Name-Meaning:-Origins,-History,-And-Popularity-Insights		Boy	Successor; Ruler; Leader; Caliphs who succeeded Prophet Muhammad
Chantel		Girl	To sing well; Stone
Khaliq-Name-Meaning:-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-Numerology		Boy	Creator
Chassidy		Girl	The one who is pure
Breeze-Name:-Meaning,-Origin-And-5-Adorable-Nicknames		Girl	A light, gentle wind; To blow fresh and strong
Kei		Unisex	Intelligent; Congratulate; Gemstone
Khan		Boy	King; Prince; Military chief; Ruler
Keniel-Baby-Name:-Pronunciation,-Meaning-&-Popularity-Guide		Unisex	Lord supports me
Khoi		Boy	First; Chief; Leader; Precious; Funny; Strange
Clarisa		Girl	Bright; Clear; Famous
Corinna		Girl	Maiden; Young girl; Greek poet
Christie		Boy	Follower of Christ; Anointed; Son of Christian; Son of Christopher
Kimari-Name-Meaning:-A-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Unisex	Unrestricted; Settlement
Kiptyn-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-Popularity,-Nicknames-&-Numerology		Boy	One who follows the rules; Knows right from wrong; Always pays attention to right and wrong; One from the king's fortress
Eleonore		Girl	A shining bright ray of light
Langdon		Boy	From the long hill
Dove		Boy	Symbol of peace; Bird
Koe-Baby-Name:-Guide-To-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-Variations		Unisex	To rejoice
Emy		Girl	Whole; Universal; Rival
Laszlo-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	To rule; Glory
December		Girl	Ten; Last month of the calendar
Evelyne		Girl	To breathe; To live; Hazelnut
Lavi		Boy	The king of animals; A lion
Ellieanna		Girl	Sun

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