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
Wilbert-Name-Meaning,-Origin-&-Popularity:-Complete-Guide		Boy	Bright will or desire
Mahsa		Girl	Moon-like
Yiannis		Boy	God is gracious
Yago-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Popularity,-Pronunciation-&-More		Boy	Supplanter; Holder of the heel; May God protect; Universally
Malu		Girl	One who brings peace
Zaahir		Boy	Bright; Shining; Radiant; Manifest; Clear; Outward; Evident
Mamie-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-Variations-&-Popularity-Guide		Girl	A pearl-like woman; Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished for child
Manuella		Girl	God is with us
Mailey:-Complete-Guide-To-Pronunciation,-Meaning-&-Popularity		Unisex	Gracious; Dear
Zebediah		Boy	Gift of Jehovah; Yahweh has bestowed
Maryanna		Girl	Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished-for child; Beloved; Love; Favor; Grace
Zale-Name-Meaning-&-Origin:-Comprehensive-Guide-For-2025		Boy	Sea-strength; Someone who lives on the other side of the wood
Marylou-Name-Guide:-Pronunciation,-Meaning-&-Popularity		Girl	Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished-for child; Beloved; Love; Famous in battle
Aadil		Boy	Righteous; Honest; Fair; High in moral and virtue; Sanctimonious
Maysie		Girl	Pearl
Meagan		Girl	Pearl
Adir		Boy	Strong and mighty
Mana-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Trends		Unisex	Rare harmony; Hopeful peace; Genuine love; Eternal; Everlasting
Mehreen		Girl	Kindness; Love; Affection; Sun
Zekiah		Unisex	Yahweh strengthens
Amaro-Name:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Meaning,-Popularity-And-More		Boy	Bitter
Mimi-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-and-History:-Ultimate-Guide		Girl	Beloved; Loveliness; Sea of bitterness
Amogh		Boy	Lord Ganesh; Unerring; Invincible; That which has no alternative
Mirel		Girl	Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished for child; Beloved; Love
Mianna		Girl	Wished for a child; Beloved; Grace; Male
Naarah		Girl	Girl; Maiden
Amell		Boy	Hope; Longing; Aspirations; Meadow
Anthem-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-Pronunciation-And-Popularity-Guide		Boy	A rousing or uplifting song
Natalyn-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History-&-Expert-Insights		Girl	Christmas day; I am born; Native; Lake
Anuj		Boy	Younger brother; One who is born later; Born afterwards; Junior
Anfernee:-Complete-Baby-Name-Guide-With-Meaning,-Trends-&-More		Boy	From Antium
Nautica-Baby-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Girl	Of the sea
Arash		Boy	Bear
Muntaha		Unisex	Ultimate; Utmost; Highest point
Arsenio		Boy	Virile; Masculine; Strong
Radha		Girl	Success; Prosperity; Lover of Lord Krishna
Artyom		Boy	Safe; Butcher
Rainah		Girl	Queen
Arath		Unisex	Meaning; New; Fresh
Arvid-Name-Meaning:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Origin-&-Popularity		Boy	Eagle tree
Arkan		Unisex	Pillars; Rope; Tether
Ata		Boy	Gift; One of the twins; Ancestor; Predecessor; You
Rayelle		Girl	Small; Little; Humble; Ray of light; Wise
Arlow		Unisex	Barberry tree; Fortified hill
Rayana:-Origin,-Meaning,-And-Popularity---A-Complete-Guide		Girl	Watered; Luxuriant; Heaven's gate
Avyukt		Boy	One with a clear mind; One of the names of Lord Krishna
Auguste		Girl	Exalted; Venerable; To increase; Majestic
Rosina		Girl	Rose; Fame
Auggie-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-History-&-Complete-Guide		Unisex	Respected; Venerable
Avante-Name:-Meaning,-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-Key-Insights		Unisex	Advance; Move forward; Lover
Azzam		Boy	Determined; Resolute; Lion
Salena		Girl	Moon; Heaven
Reighn		Unisex	Rule; Sovereign
Sarita		Girl	Princess; Flowing
Balian-Name-Guide:-Origin,-Meaning,-Popularity-&-More		Boy	Made of honey; Big brother; Son of Bali
Semira-Name-Meaning,-History-&-Popularity:-Complete-Guide		Girl	Companion in evening talk; Highest heaven;
Awab		Unisex	Repentant; Penitent; One who returns to God
Rhemi		Unisex	Oarsman; Rower
Bereket		Boy	Blessings; Profusion; Abundance
Sera		Girl	Princess; Noblewoman; Chief; Ruler
Ryn		Boy	A person who is a ruler
Betzalel		Boy	In God's shadow
Shanice		Girl	God is gracious
Ryen		Unisex	King
Shantal		Girl	Stony; Stone
Baer		Unisex	Bright; Bear
Brandin		Boy	Broom hill
Trudy-Name-Meaning,-Origin-And-Popularity:-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Strength; Spear of strength; Universal strength
Boomer		Unisex	Large; Round; Notable
Soliyana		Boy	Peaceful or calm
Twila		Girl	Woven with a double thread; Morning star; Light in dark places; Wildflower; Twilight; Strength
Braidyn		Unisex	Salmon; Broad
Cable		Boy	Ropemaker; Halter; Brave; Bold; Horse; Bright God
Calem		Boy	Dove
Breckon		Unisex	Habitational name
Brodrick		Boy	Descendent of Bruadar
Breland		Unisex	Watery meadow
Brylon		Unisex	God like; Outgoing
Trina		Unisex	Triple; Grass
Ursula		Girl	Little bear; Courageous
Caliber		Unisex	Ability level; Unit of measure
Verna		Girl	Spring; Spring-like
Chiron-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History,-And-Popularity-Guide		Boy	Skilled with the hands
Ziana		Girl	Adornment; Decoration; Downy-bearded; Youthful; Strong
Yanet:-Complete-Guide-To-Name-Meaning,-Popularity-&-More		Girl	God is gracious
Camrin		Boy	One who has a crooked nose
Venba		Unisex	Melody; Classical Tamil poetry; Tree
Yousra-Name-Meaning,-Popularity-&-Pronunciation:-Complete-Guide		Girl	Wealth; Ease
Chukwuemeka		Boy	God did a greater deed; God has done so much
Adalene-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin-And-Variants		Girl	Noble; Kind; Nobility
Cashus		Unisex	Empty; Vain
Caylen-Name-Meaning-And-History:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Slender; Blessed; White
Ailish-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Complete-Guide		Girl	Noble; Of a noble kind
Zunaira		Girl	Moonlight; Shine of the moon
Aime-Name-Meaning:-Guide-To-Origin,-Popularity-&-Variations		Girl	Beloved
Christon-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Popularity-&-Pronunciation		Unisex	Christian; Follower of Christ
Cordero		Boy	A lamb; A little sheep
Ajooni-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Trends		Girl	Immortal; Without birth or death
Clarkson		Unisex	Clark's son
Alisia		Girl	Of the noble kind; Honorable; Famous in 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