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
Cailynn		Girl	Pure-hearted woman; Of Caitlin
Ardyn		Unisex	High
Ariam		Unisex	Gift from God
Arriana		Unisex	Most holy
Chelsy-Name-Meaning,-Origin-&-Popularity:-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Chalk landing place
Broc		Boy	Badger; Badger-like
Braydan		Boy	Salmon; Thief
Cirilla		Girl	Master; Lord
Buddy-Name-Meaning:-Complete-History,-Popularity,-And-More		Boy	Buddy; Brother; Companion
Clarabelle-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin-&-Popularity		Girl	Bright; Clear; Beautiful
Bodey		Unisex	Enlightenment
Carey		Boy	Black
Bow		Boy	One who lives near a bow, arch, or bend
Daija		Girl	Already seen; Before
Celestina		Unisex	Heavenly: Of the sky
Darleen		Girl	Darling; Dearly beloved
Clio		Boy	Glory; Famous; Celebrate; Recount
Daysi		Girl	Name of a flower; Day eye
Dea-Name-Meaning:-A-Complete-Guide-For-2025		Girl	Goddess; Good fate
Damia		Boy	Nursing Earth; Public
Dorcas		Girl	Gazelle
Elektra		Girl	Amber; Incandescent; Shining
Cyler		Boy	Sailor; Ropemaker
Daris		Boy	Very important person; Learning
Daryan-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-Pronunciation-&-Numerology-Guide		Boy	City in East Azerbaijan; One who possesses goodness; Sea
Cobain-Name:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Unisex	Fair person; Large
Courage		Unisex	Strength to face fear; Bravery
Credence		Unisex	Acceptance of something as true
Hafsah-Name-Meaning:-Essential-Guide-To-Origin-&-Popularity		Girl	Female lion cub; Little lioness
Emilynn		Girl	Rival
Havilah		Girl	Twist; Dance; Circle
Eliani-Baby-Name:-Guide-To-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Unisex	God has answered
Dathan		Boy	Fountain
Eloah-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Complete-Guide		Unisex	Terebinth tree; God
Demitrius		Boy	Goddess of agriculture; Follower of Demeter; Earth mother
Georgette-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Unisex	Farmer; Earthworker
Hajar		Boy	Flight
Dashiel		Unisex	NA
Jazlin		Girl	The forest of olive tree; Blue planet; Jasmine blossom
Donavin		Boy	Brown and dark
Isella		Girl	My God is an oath; Alone; Unique; Hostage; Pledge; Famous in battle; Sea of bitterness; Beloved
Idaly		Unisex	Prosperous
Emitt		Boy	Great; Whole
Jorie		Girl	Descend; Flow down; Pearl
Esben		Boy	God's bear; Divine bear
Eider		Girl	Beautiful and handsome
Eston		Boy	East town; From the Eastern town
Dez		Unisex	South Munster
Kacy		Girl	Alert; Watchful; Vigilant
Ernie-Name-Meaning-In-6-Languages:-Origin,-History-&-Popularity		Girl	Serious; Earnest
Kadynce-Baby-Name-Origin-&-Meaning:-A-Comprehensive-Guide-For-2025		Girl	Rhythm; Flow
Jori-Name-Meaning:-Origins,-History,-And-Pronunciation-Guide		Boy	Descending; Going down; Farmer; Earth worker; World serpent
Gaston		Boy	Visitor; Stranger
Drue		Boy	Manly; Masculine
Gershon		Boy	Exile; A stranger there
Jiyah-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Origin-&-Popularity		Unisex	Joyful and spirited
Karlyn		Girl	Strong woman
Hawken		Boy	A variant of the surname Hawkins; House owner
Joury		Unisex	Damask rose
Hewitt		Boy	Mind; Thought; Spirit
Kayana		Girl	Beautiful vegetable or greens
Ezeriah-Name-Meaning-Guide:-Trends-&-Pronunciation-In-2025		Unisex	Helped by God; God has helped
Kayci		Girl	Watchful; Alert; Vigilant
Garett		Unisex	Power of the spear
Kansas		Unisex	People of the south wind
Ioannis		Boy	God is gracious
Jaedon		Boy	Thankful; God will judge
Isak		Boy	He will laugh; He will rejoice
Jackston		Girl	Son of Jack
Kloey		Girl	Blossoming
Jalon		Boy	One who is murmuring
Kiarra-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Popularity,-Nicknames-&-More		Girl	Bright; Famous; Clear; Black
Korinne		Girl	Maiden
Kristal		Girl	Clear; Colorless glass; Ice
Kleo		Unisex	Glory; Glory of the father
Jaiven-Baby-Name-Guide-For-2025:-Pronunciation,-Meaning-&-More		Girl	Gift of life; Vibrant spirit
Hyatt		Boy	Tailor; High gate
Kriti		Girl	A work of art; Creation
Laurynn		Girl	Laurel tree; Symbols of glory and fame
Jorel:-Complete-Guide-To-Pronunciation,-Popularity,-And-Meaning		Boy	God will uplift
Joss		Boy	A member of the Gauts tribe; Joyful; He will add
Kymora		Unisex	Tree town
Justis		Boy	Upright, righteous
Mairead:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History		Girl	Pearl
Leira-Baby-Name-Guide:-Pronunciation,-Meaning-&-Popularity		Unisex	Pertaining to a legion
Madi		Boy	Of Magdala; Son of Maud; Strength in battle
Kaio		Boy	Cheerful; Comfortable; World; Boundary; Open; Ravine; Gorge; Man; Hero; Lively
Jordani-Baby-Name:-Guide-To-Pronunciation,-Meaning,-And-Trends		Unisex	To flow down
Kassim		Boy	One who divides goods among his people
Marylin		Girl	Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished-for child; Beloved; Love; Lake
Maude		Girl	Mighty in battle
Makenlee		Boy	Someone's son
Kaven-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Complete-Guide		Boy	Intend; Courage; Strength and bravery
Makynzie		Boy	A son of a fair one
Kaidon		Unisex	Mac Cadáin; Warrior; Spirit of war; Son of Cadán
Mckinsley		Girl	Son of the fair warrior
Kaveer		Boy	Great; Powerful; The Sun; Fire
Keldon		Boy	Town of the keels
Marah:-5-Origins-&-Meanings-From-Hebrew-To-Indonesian		Girl	One who is full of bitterness; Of the sea; Sea of bitterness; War; Joyful
Melonie		Girl	Dark; Black

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