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
Aubryn		Girl	Elf ruler of the hill; Golden hill; Golden meadow
Alliyah		Boy	High-born; Exalted; Sublime
Aissatou		Unisex	Living; Alive
Nicklaus		Boy	The overcoming man of the nation
Nils		Boy	Accomplishment of the people; Victory
Oaks		Boy	Oak tree; Jade; Arrow; Son of Dubhdara'
Anaia		Boy	Brother
Orlin		Boy	Eagle; Renowned in the land
Brailee-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Trends-&-Popularity-In-2025		Girl	Hill; Woodland clearing
Randal		Boy	Shield rim; Wolf
Bryana		Girl	Noble; Might; Virtuous; Hill; Power
Aviyah:-Ultimate-Guide-To-Pronunciation,-Meaning-&-Popularity		Girl	God is my father
Redmond		Boy	Wise protector; Counselor; Mighty advisor
Anzal		Unisex	God's protection; To be defined
Azelie		Girl	Nobleness; Nobility
Reymundo		Boy	Well-advised protector; Guards Wisely
Celena		Girl	Moon; Heaven
Richmond-Baby-Name-2025:-Meaning,-Popularity-&-Variations		Boy	Rich hill; Strong mountain
Aveya		Unisex	Yahweh is my father
Rishav		Boy	Sweet and caring
Aveyah:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Unisex	My father is Yahweh
Darina-Name-Meaning:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Wonderful gift from God; Fruitful; To possess
Romario		Boy	Famous wedge; Famous law
Sahaj-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Complete-Guide		Boy	Natural; Innate
Eilah		Girl	Terebinth tree; Oak; Blessed; Holy
Sarim		Boy	Sharp sword; Brave; To cut; Courageous; He who is wise
Bela		Girl	Beautiful; Crooked; White
Elayne:-What-You-Need-To-Know-About-The-Name		Girl	Torch; Corposant; Moon; Light; Shining
Satvik-Baby-Name:-Guide-To-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-More		Boy	Virtuous; Honest; True
Camora-Baby-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-Pronunciation,-&-More		Boy	Chameleon
Sedrick-Name-Meaning:-A-Complete-Guide-For-2025		Boy	To Love; Loved
Sriram		Boy	Lord rama
Elloise		Girl	Healthy; Whole; Wide; Sun
Elma		Girl	Will helmet; Sweet fruit or apple
Stefon		Boy	He wears the crown
Tracen-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin,-History-&-More		Boy	Someone who belongs to Thracia; To find or discover by investigation; Descendant of Treasach
Eleyna		Girl	Torch; Corposant; Moon
Esabella		Girl	My God is an oath
Sriyaan-Name-Comprehensive-Guide:-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-More		Unisex	Prosperous journey; A vehicle of success
Esha-Baby-Name:-Origin,-Meaning-&-Everything-You-Need-To-Know		Girl	Pleasure; Desire; Purity; Wish
Cyan		Girl	Greenish blue color
Tavaris		Unisex	Son of the hermit
Faustina		Girl	Auspicious; Lucky
Yazeed		Boy	He who makes progress; Increasing; Adding
Darling		Unisex	Beloved one; Dear
Tyreese		Boy	Gift of Gods; Smart; Talented; Brave
Filomena		Girl	Loved one; Friend of strength
Fraida		Girl	Joy
Uzziel		Unisex	My power is God
Evolette-Name-Guide:-Popularity,-Meaning,-Nicknames-&-Traits		Girl	The promise of life; To breathe; To live; Purple flower
Grayce		Girl	Favor; Blessing
Aashir-Name-Meaning-Guide:-Origin,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Boy	Alive; Living; Joyful; Fire; Sun; Diamond; Consumer of sacrifices
Yoshua-Name-Meaning-&-Pronunciation:-Popularity-&-More		Unisex	God is salvation
Yuvin		Unisex	Youth; A young adult; Excellent; Healthy; Strong
Henna		Girl	Home ruler; Blessed; Grace; Yahweh is gracious
Adi-Name-Meaning:-Origins,-Variations-&-Pronunciation		Boy	Jewel; Ornament; First; Noble wolf; From Hadria
Franki		Boy	Frenchman
Adom		Boy	Made from earth; Red; Man
Jacinta		Girl	Hyacinth flower
Adonias-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-Popularity-And-Nickname-Guide		Boy	The Lord is my Yahweh
Jaleesa		Girl	My God is an Oath
Janine		Girl	God is gracious; Gift from God
Akio-Name-Meaning,-Origin-&-History:-Variants-And-Popularity		Boy	Bright man; Luminous hero
Alanzo		Boy	Noble and ready
Alasdair		Boy	Defender of men
Aleksey		Boy	Defender or helper of the people
Joely		Girl	Yahweh is God; Pretty
Amelio-Baby-Name:-Pronunciation,-Popularity,-And-Key-Insights		Boy	Hard working; Industrious; Unceasing; Brave; Vigorous;Bold ;Diligent
Julisa		Girl	Jupiter's child; Downy-bearded
Amine		Boy	Faithful; Honest; Truthful; Feel safe
Kasandra-Name-Meaning,-History-&-Popular-Variations		Girl	Shining upon men
Andi		Boy	Manly; Masculine; Man
Jazlene		Girl	Gift from God
Icelynn-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Comprehensive-Guide		Unisex	Ice; Dream; Vision; Iron
Katlyn		Girl	Unsullied; Clean; Pure
Jacy		Boy	Gift; Moon; Yahweh is gracious; Creator of plant life
Kellie		Girl	Bright-headed; Frequenting churches; War; Strife
Jannatul-Name:-A-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Origin-&-Popularity		Unisex	Gardens of the
Andree		Girl	Male; Manly; Brave; Virility
Assad		Boy	Lion; Happiest; Lucky
Arda-Name:-Ultimate-Guide-To-Pronunciation,-Meaning,-And-More		Boy	Marker; Stake; Descendant; Scepter; Bronze
Asser:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Pronunciation,-And-More		Boy	Happy; Blessed; Cute
Joplin		Unisex	Persecuted; Fool; Great peace
Avon		Boy	River
Kiarah-Baby-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Popularity-&-More		Girl	Bright; Clear; Dark
Kaely:-Ultimate-Guide-To-Pronunciation,-Popularity,-And-More		Unisex	Invented name
Lady-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin-&-Popularity		Girl	Bread kneader, maker, or shaper; Female head
Kiyara		Girl	Dark; Dark-haired; Bright; Shining
Azad		Boy	An independent and free person
Axten		Unisex	Sword stone; Ash tree town
Benjiman		Boy	Son of the right hand; Son of the south
Beric		Boy	Grain Farm
Lyndi		Girl	Soft; Tender; Beautiful
Bert-Name-Meaning-And-Origins:-History,-Variations,-And-More		Boy	Bright
Bohdan		Boy	Given by God
Krislynn		Unisex	Christian; Icy; Waterfall; Lake
Maddalena		Girl	A woman who comes from the tower; Of Magdala
Braedon		Boy	Broad hill; Salmon
Macee		Boy	Gift of Yahweh
Kyanna-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Nicknames-&-Popularity		Unisex	Divine; Goddesslike; Silk-like material; Enduring

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