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
Aryaan		Boy	Noble; Illustrious; Honorable; Educated
Candelaria-Name-Meaning,-Origin-&-History-|-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Candlemas
Asaya-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Created by God; God has created
Anastasios		Girl	Resurrection; Rise of the dead person
Catriona		Girl	Pure
Asier		Boy	The origin; The beginning
Aylla		Unisex	Moonlight; Moon halo; Edge of a sword; Terebinth tree
Bellamie		Boy	Beautiful companion
Azrielle-Baby-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning-&-Popularity		Unisex	My help is God
Ayaz		Boy	Cool night breeze; A royal breeze
Ayushman-Name:-Origin,-Meaning,-And-25-Unique-Insights		Boy	Blessed with a long life
Bryndle		Unisex	Brunette
Anias		Unisex	Son of Apollo and Rhoeo
Barak		Boy	Blessed; Lightning
Bash-Baby-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity---Complete-Guide		Boy	From Sebaste; Venerable; Stream
Cecile		Boy	Blind; Sixth
Delores-Name-Meaning:-Guide-To-Origin,-History-&-Trends		Girl	Sorrows; Pain; Title of Virgin Mary
Codie		Girl	The son of Oda; Descendant of the helpful one
Coraleigh		Unisex	Maiden; Meadow
Ditya		Girl	Another name of Goddess Durga; Answer to prayers
Braison		Boy	Son of Brice
Darah		Boy	Wise; Gift; Heart of wisdom; Dove; Maiden
Elenore		Girl	One who is filled with light and bright
Dariah		Unisex	Possessing goodness; Sea
Basel		Boy	Brave; Royal; Chivalrous; Divine gift
Darlin-Baby-Name-Meaning:-A-Comprehensive-Guide-For-2025		Unisex	Endearing, affectionate, beloved
Ellasyn		Girl	Noble; Nobility; Defending men
Caedmon-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History-&-Musical-Legacy		Boy	Battle; Battler
Devi-Name-Meaning:-A-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Origin-And-History		Girl	Goddess; Divine; Divine power; Heavenly; Anything of excellence
Blayden-Baby-Name-Guide:-Pronunciation,-Meaning-&-Popularity		Unisex	Little fire; God of thunder
Calian		Boy	Slender
Blessed		Unisex	Divine favor or protection
Calogero		Boy	A beautiful elderly man
Bradly		Boy	Wide meadow, woodland, or clearing
Evaline		Girl	To breathe; Life; Hazelnut; Bird
Carston		Boy	Follower of Christ; Anointed one; A town of Christ's followers
Casanova-Baby-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity-Trends		Boy	A new house; A new home
Ellarie		Girl	Cheerful
Gisella-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History,-And-Notable-Namesakes		Girl	Pledge; Hostage
Caz-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-Popularity-And-Cute-Nicknames		Boy	To destroy; Peace; World; Vigilant
Ceasar		Boy	Hair; Hairy
Chanse		Boy	A great fortune holder
Eniyah-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Pronunciation-And-Popularity		Girl	Gift of God; Better looking
Cadyn		Boy	Strength; Son of Cadán; Battle; Warrior; Companion
Esmay		Boy	Esteemed; Loved
Calais		Unisex	A precious stone of a greenish blue; Turquoise; Chrysolite
Colm		Boy	Dove; Disciple of Saint Columbia
Esra		Girl	Travel at night; Help
Colvin		Boy	The black color; Bald
Giavana		Girl	God is gracious
Crockett		Boy	A large curl
Dade		Boy	Son of David
Dallen		Boy	Blind one; From the valley
Ivania		Girl	God is gracious; Well-born
Jayli		Girl	Supplanter; Healer; The mighty hands of God
Cobe		Unisex	Holder of the heel; Supplanter
Iyah		Unisex	God is with me
Codey		Boy	Descendant of the helpful one
Darrick		Boy	Ruler of the people
Janis		Boy	God is gracious
Cordae		Unisex	Cord-maker; Seller of cord; Lamb; Polite; Courteous
Darshan		Boy	Seeing; Observing; Understanding
Cris		Boy	Follower of Christ; Anointed
Dasan:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Popularity-&-Nicknames		Boy	Chief; High god ancestor
Dason		Boy	Son of the dairyman or dairywoman
Japji		Unisex	Meditative prayer; Holy chanting of the word
Daniil		Girl	God is a judge who rules
Joya		Girl	Joyful; Rejoicing; Jewel
Deontay-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-More		Boy	Greek God Dionysios; Of Zeus; Lasting
Diondre		Boy	One from Zeus; Manly; Masculine
Jizelle		Girl	To owe; Pledge
Katalia-Name-Meaning:-Guide-To-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-More		Girl	Orchid; From the meadow where wildcats dwell
Dmitriy		Boy	Follower of Demeter
Domenick		Boy	Of the Lord
Donell		Boy	Ruler of the world
Kayra		Girl	Benevolence; Blessing; Favor
Jrue-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-2025-Popularity-Key-Insights		Boy	Manly
Dimitry		Girl	Follower of Demeter; Earth mother
Edmundo		Boy	Rich protection
Dio		Boy	Of Zeus; Dionysos; God
Edwyn		Boy	Rich friend
Judea		Boy	Praise; To be praised; Thanksgiving; Land of the Jews
Kennadie		Girl	Head with an armor
Euan		Boy	Born of the Yew tree; God is gracious
Kaylina-Name-Meaning,-Popularity-&-Nicknames:-Complete-Guide		Girl	Pure; Keeper of keys
Kayani		Unisex	Royal; Princely
Fergus-Name-Origin,-Meaning-&-History:-Comprehensive-2025-Guide		Boy	Man of strength
Kylia		Girl	Narrows; Channel; Strait; War; Strife
Fielding		Boy	Open country; One who Dwells in an open country
Kaysie		Unisex	Vigilant
Keyonna:-Pronunciation,-Meaning-And-Popularity-In-2025		Boy	Like silk; Attractive
Kennedie		Unisex	Misshapen head; Armored head
Eyob-Name-Complete-Guide:-Meaning,-Pronunciation,-And-Popularity		Boy	Persecuted; Hated
Kharis		Unisex	Grace; Kindness
Elier		Unisex	God is my helper
Leelah		Girl	Play; Amusement
Griffith		Boy	Lord; Prince
Emett		Unisex	Whole; Great
Lilianne		Girl	Pure; Lily; Innocence
Hasaan-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-A-Complete-Guide		Boy	Handsome; Excellence; Benefactor

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