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
Zuzanna		Girl	Lily; Rose; Lotus
Yulia-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History-&-Popularity-Guide		Boy	Downy-bearded
Arsh		Boy	Truthfulness; Divine; Heavenly; Hero; Pure; Bright; Sage
Aasiyah		Girl	Resurrection; Asia; East; Distressed; Bereaved
Art		Boy	Bear; Bear-like; Bold; Strong man; A Champion
Vail		Unisex	Valley
Zahraa		Girl	Brightness; Brilliance; Light
Artin		Boy	Resurrection; Righteous; Pure; Holy
Amyas		Boy	Loved; Friend
Ahna-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-Pronunciation:-What-You-Need-To-Know		Girl	Gracious; Favor; Daytime; First rays of the sun; Born during the day
Ashrith		Boy	Follower; Supported; Dependent; Protected
Zada		Unisex	To increase; Fortunate; Prosperous
Bret		Boy	A Breton
Annamaria-Name-In-2025:-Meaning,-Popularity,-And-Nicknames		Girl	Graceful; Beloved; Drop of the sea; Favor; Chaste
Arun		Boy	Red; Reddish brown; Dawn; Chariot of the Sun; Eagle secret; Successful secret; Morning sun
Arleen-Name-Meaning-Guide:-Origin,-Popularity-&-Variations		Girl	Noble; Oath
Adaiah-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin-And-History		Unisex	God has adorned
Alenna-Baby-Name:-Guide-to-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Trends		Girl	Of Magdala; Tower; Light; Torch; Corposant
Addisen		Unisex	Son of Adam; Man
Alizay		Girl	The beauty of light; Radiant; Joy; Wind
Calin-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Expert-Guide		Boy	Victorious; Guelder rose; Battle rule
Banx-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Unisex	Someone who lived near a hillside or a bank of land
Carnell		Boy	Crossbow man; Archer; Defender of the castle
Celso		Boy	Tall; High; Sky
Angelyn		Girl	Messenger
Christan		Boy	Christian; Anointed
Ayelet		Girl	Doe; Female deer; Gazelle
Aryella		Girl	Lioness of god
Breyden		Unisex	Broad valley; Broad hillside
Bertha		Girl	Bright; Famous; Bright pleasure
Beulah		Girl	Married
Braeleigh		Girl	Briar woodland; Briar clearing
Athaliah		Girl	Yahweh is exalted; The Lord is elevated; Afflicted
Aulora		Unisex	Laurel; Dawn
Dhyan		Boy	Meditation; Concentration; Reflection; Introspection
Cire		Unisex	Mysterious; Unique; Artistic
Edris		Boy	Ardent lord; Wealthy king; Interpreter
Curren-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-History-&-Pronunciation		Unisex	Hero; Champion; Dagger; Spear
Eyan		Boy	God is gracious
Bellami		Unisex	Handsome friend; Fine friend; Good friend
Damier		Unisex	Promoter of peace
Dayami		Girl	Compassion; Mercy; Bird of prey
Daryn		Boy	Great; Oak tree; Talent
Cailin-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Popularity-&-Traits		Boy	Girl; Genuine; Victorious
Camreigh		Girl	Crown; Crooked nose
Ellinor		Girl	The other Aenor; Light
Ghaith		Boy	Rain
Ellyson		Girl	Nobility; Son of Alan or Alexander; Son of Ellis; My God is Yahweh
Emaline-Baby-Name-Meaning,-Origin-&-History:-Complete-Guide		Girl	Hard-working; Rival; Laborious; Eager
Hal		Boy	Home leader
Emeli		Girl	Rival
Hansen-Name-Meaning-And-History:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	The son of Hans; Yahweh is gracious
Elnathan-Baby-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Popularity-&-Unique-Insights		Unisex	God has given
Huzaifa		Boy	The companion of Prophet Muhammad; Sheep; Little sheep
Gaddiel-Name-Meaning,-Origin-&-Popularity:-A-Complete-Guide		Boy	God is my fortune; God is my luck
Dalani-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-Popularity-&-Adorable-Nicknames		Unisex	From the alder grove
Fin-Name-Meaning-And-History:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Peace; Sámi people from Finland
Franchesca		Girl	Frenchman
Ellanora		Girl	Honor; Esteem; Dignity
Future		Unisex	Going to be; Yet to be; To be; To Grow; To come into being
Giannah		Girl	Yahweh is gracious
Gwynevere		Girl	White phantom
Eliya		Girl	My God is an oath
Jalal-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-History-&-Popularity-Guide		Boy	Greatness
Jamarius-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History,-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Beauty
Eyla-Name:-Key-Insights-On-Pronunciation,-Meaning-&-Popularity		Girl	Halo of light around the moon; Oak tree
Jencarlos		Boy	Kind, charming, and good-looking person
Jacklynn		Girl	Supplanter; Benevolent
Jerrod		Boy	Descent
Ikaika-Name:-2025-Guide-To-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Unisex	Strong
Jaquelin-Name-Meaning-And-History:-Complete-Guide		Girl	May God protect; Holder of the heel; Supplanter
Ilian		Unisex	My God is Yahweh
Graci		Boy	Grace; Grace of God; Divine grace; In a state of grace
Jaasiel-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity-Guide		Unisex	God is my maker
Faithlynn		Unisex	Faithfully trusting
Jessenia:-Ultimate-Guide-To-Pronunciation,-Meaning-&-Popularity		Girl	A type of palm tree
Falynn		Unisex	Leader
Junaid		Boy	Warrior; Army; Soldiers
Hali-Name-Comprehensive-Guide:-Origins,-History,-And-Variations		Boy	Hay clearing; Rock; Sea
Kalil		Boy	Good friend; Perfection
Jayvyn		Unisex	Greece
Kannen		Boy	Lord Krishna; Black; Dark; Church official; Large reed
Karlo		Boy	Man with armor; Free man; Army
Karston		Boy	Anointed; A Christian; A man from Karst
Kapri		Girl	Wild boars; Caprice; Whim
Kasin		Boy	Pure; Shining; Appearing like a conqueror
Jiyan		Unisex	Life; Wisdom; Beautiful
July-Baby-Name:-Origin,-Meaning,-Popularity---Complete-Guide		Girl	The month of July
Kaysan		Boy	One who is very wise; Smart; Clever
Janayah		Unisex	Yahweh is gracious
Jemimah		Unisex	Dove; Little dove; Like the day; Bright as day
Lariah-Name-Complete-Guide:-Pronunciation,-Popularity,-And-More		Girl	A person of great honor and Importance
Leeba		Girl	Beloved one
Kepler		Boy	Hooded cloak
Lejla		Girl	A dark-haired beautiful woman who is born at night
Leola		Girl	Lioness; Loyal
Keona-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Pronunciation:-Complete-Guide		Boy	The attractive
Kaston		Unisex	Cash; Sky; Universe
Liesl		Girl	My God is an oath; God's promise
Kayn		Unisex	Battle

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