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
Machai-Baby-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Unisex	Who is like Yahweh; Ocean; Gift of Yahweh; Fights; Battles
Daila		Girl	Beauty
Mannix		Boy	Little monk
Drea		Girl	Manly; Masculine; Virile
Masud		Boy	Fortunate; Lucky; Prosperous
Maisen		Unisex	Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished for child; Beloved; Love
Matvey		Boy	Given by God
Makel-Name:-Key-Insights-On-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-More		Unisex	Who is like God; There is none like God
Devany		Unisex	Descendant of Duibheannach; Black; Marshy place
Emileigh		Boy	Rival
Eriel		Girl	Lion of God
Erina		Girl	Ireland; Fairy; Starflower; Favor; Village; Greens; That one
Ethel		Girl	Noble
Evelia:-A-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Origin,-Meaning,-And-History		Girl	Life
Moishe		Boy	Drew out; Savior; To pull out of water
Endia-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Unisex	Beautiful and magical woman
Evvie		Girl	Life; Breathe; Hazelnut
Mourad		Boy	Wish; Desire
Nature		Boy	To be born; Originate; Character; Nature; Disposition
Freida		Girl	Peace; Loved; Beautiful
Navin		Boy	New; Fresh; Creative; Young; Bright; Regenerated
Galia-Name-Meaning,-Origin-&-Popularity:-Ultimate-Guide		Girl	Wave; Wave from God; Calm
Mehkai		Unisex	Joyful; Happy
Nawaf		Boy	One at a high place or a lofty person
Netanel		Boy	God has given
Ginevra		Girl	Juniper; White phantom
Nickson		Boy	Victory of the people
Nihit		Boy	Precious talent from God
Gweneth		Girl	Irish people; Band of warriors
Nikolay		Boy	Victory; The triumph of the public
Haily		Girl	Hay clearing
Nilson		Boy	Son of the hero
Norbert		Boy	Bright North; Northern brightness
Norberto		Boy	Shining from the north
Hartlee		Girl	Deer clearing; Hart woodland
Gorgeous		Unisex	Beautiful; Attractive; Stunning; Very Pleasant
Oakes		Boy	Oak tree; Someone who lived near an oak tree; Son of Dubhdara
Ogden		Boy	Oak valley
Orville		Boy	Town or city filled with golden treasuries
Hanalei		Unisex	Crescent bay; Home ruler
Iliza-Baby-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Popularity-&-More		Girl	Feminine; Intelligent; Determined
Osmin		Boy	The one under God's protection
Piero		Boy	Rock; Stone
Rahil-Name:-Your-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Trends,-And-Traits		Boy	Traveller; Ewe
Hinata		Boy	Sunny place; Towards the sun
Rahman		Boy	Gracious; Merciful; Lord
Irha		Unisex	To make calm; To tranquilize
Omir		Boy	Populous; Flourishing
Janay-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-A-Complete-Guide		Girl	God is gracious; Soul moon
Janvi		Girl	Ganga river; Daughter
Iza		Unisex	My God is an oath
Rehaan		Boy	One of good scent, or fragrance
Riyad		Boy	Land with beautiful grass and flowers; Meadows; Gardens
Jesenia		Girl	Jasmine flower; Witty
Jaia		Unisex	Victorious
Rodger		Boy	Renowned warrior; Spear; Glory; Launches; Fame
Rogue		Boy	Arrogant; Haughty; Excess; Exuberance
Jolena-Name-Meaning:-Comprehensive-Guide-And-2025-Popularity		Girl	God is gracious; God will add
Roi		Boy	Famous ruler; My shepherd
Joscelyn		Girl	Member of the Gauts tribe; Joyous
Romir-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity:-Complete-Guide		Boy	Constantly moving; Interesting; Pleasant
Juni		Girl	Born in June; Young; Lovable
Kady		Girl	Pure; Each of the two; My consecration of your name; Torture
Jazara		Unisex	Bright; shining
Kaisa		Girl	Pure; Each of the two; Silky ocean
Saadiq		Boy	One who is honest and trustworty
Saahir		Boy	Charming; Wakeful
Jewell		Girl	Precious stone; Game; Ornaments; Generous lord
Karrigan-Name-Meaning:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	She who is pure; Black; Dark
Kaytlyn		Girl	Each of the two; Pure
Ryle		Unisex	Rye hill; Roe deer hill; Descendant of Raghall
Silvestre		Boy	Wooded; Wild
Ryzen		Unisex	To gain benefit in the business
Kelsy		Girl	Ship's victory; Cenel's island; Fierce
Stirling		Boy	Excellent; Little star
Keyanna-Name-Meaning:-Origins,-Variations-&-Popularity-Guide		Girl	She who lives life with grace; A long-awaited child; The most celebrated child; Divine
Stokely		Boy	Tree bark clearing
Schuyler		Unisex	Shield of the scholar
Shivay		Boy	Auspicious; Gracious; Kind; Friendly
Taavi-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-History,-And-Popularity-Guide		Boy	Beloved; Dear; Uncle
Tad		Boy	Heart; Gift of God
Klaudia-Name:-Guide-To-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Girl	Crippled; Lame
Tage		Boy	To take or capture
Talal		Boy	Nice; Beautiful in form or appearance; Admirable; Pleasant
Tavish		Boy	Twin; Strong; Energetic; Courageous
Khaliya-Baby-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Popularity-&-Pronunciation		Unisex	Energetic, charismatic, courageous
Tej-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-History-And-Popularity-Complete-Guide		Boy	Brightness; Power; Light
Lamees		Girl	Soft to the touch; Sun
Tennessee		Boy	A meeting place; Where the waters meet
Thad		Boy	Heart
Leliana-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History-&-Nickname-Guide		Girl	Beauty of the night; Like a lily flower
Tillman		Boy	Farmer; Plowman
Kyana		Unisex	Long-awaited child; Celebrated child; Ancient; Enduring
Treyden-Baby-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Pronunciation,-Popularity		Boy	Three
Lemon-Name-Meaning-And-History:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	A loved and cherished man; Sweetheart
Madalena		Girl	Of Magdala
Tyrian		Unisex	Royal purple; Of tyre
Vincente		Boy	To conquer; Prevailing
Madysen		Girl	Son of Maud
Magali		Girl	Of Magdala; Tower

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