Top Baby Names In USA For 2020

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Top baby name in  usa for 2020

The top US baby names in 2020 highlighted a clear preference for names that bridged the gap between past and present. Parents sought meaningful names that connected their children to their rich heritage. They also favored names that carried modern appeal and significant background. These names were familiar and unique, blending traditional roots with innovative flair.

Vintage gems such as the Latin Olivia (peace), the German Emma (universal), the Irish Liam (protector) and the Hebrew Noah continued to dominate the female and male popularity charts. However, this year shorter and modern names also gained significant traction. For girls, names like Mia (mine), Luna (moon), and Ivy (strength) captured the attention of parents, while boys’ names such as Lucas (shining), Mason (stone worker), and Jackson (son of Jack) also experienced a notable surge in popularity. If you wish your child to have a popular and trendy name, this list is only for you. Here are names listed as the most popular baby name choices in the US by the SSA (1). Check it out to find the best name for your child.

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Olivia
Baby Girl Sign Girl Peace; Olive tree
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Liam
Baby Boy Sign Boy Strong-willed warrior; Protector; Guardian; My nation; My people
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Emma
Baby Girl Sign Girl Whole; Universal
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Noah
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Rest; Comfort
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Ava
Baby Girl Sign Girl Desire; Life; Bird-like; Voice; Sound
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Oliver
Baby Boy Sign Boy Olive; Olive tree planter; Ancestor's descendant; All cautious
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Sophia
Baby Girl Sign Girl She who possesses great knowledge and wisdom
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William
Baby Boy Sign Boy Will; Protector
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Isabella
Baby Girl Sign Girl God is my oath
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Elijah
Baby Boy Sign Boy Yahweh is my God
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Charlotte
Baby Girl Sign Girl Free person; Petite
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James
Baby Boy Sign Boy Supplanter
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Amelia
Baby Girl Sign Girl Hard working; Industrious
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Benjamin
Baby Boy Sign Boy Son of the right hand; Son of the south
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Mia
Baby Girl Sign Girl Mine; Dear; Darling; Wished-for child; Sea of bitterness; Beloved; Rebelliousness
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Lucas
Baby Boy Sign Boy Bringer of light; From Lucania; Light
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Mason
Baby Boy Sign Boy Stone worker
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Harper
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Someone who plays the harp
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Alexander
Baby Boy Sign Boy Defender of mankind
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Evelyn
Baby Girl Sign Girl Life; Hazelnut; Lake; Beauty
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Abigail
Baby Girl Sign Girl My father is joy; Cause of joy
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Ethan
Baby Boy Sign Boy Enduring; Firm; Strong
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Henry
Baby Boy Sign Boy Home ruler
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Emily
Baby Girl Sign Girl To strive; To excel; Hardworking; Rival
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Jacob
Baby Boy Sign Boy May God protect; Holder of the heel; Supplanter
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Ella
Baby Girl Sign Girl Beautiful; Goddess; Other
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Michael
Baby Boy Sign Boy Who is like God?
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Elizabeth
Baby Girl Sign Girl My God is an oath
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Daniel
Baby Boy Sign Boy God is my judge
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Camila
Baby Girl Sign Girl Religious attendant; Priest's helper
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Logan
Baby Boy Sign Boy Little hollow
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Luna
Baby Girl Sign Girl Moon
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Jackson
Baby Boy Sign Boy Son of Jack
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Sofia
Baby Girl Sign Girl Wisdom
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Sebastian
Baby Boy Sign Boy From Sebaste; Venerable; Exalted
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Avery
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Ruler of elves; Elf counsel
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Jack
Baby Boy Sign Boy God is gracious; Healthy; Supplanter
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Mila
Baby Girl Sign Girl Gracious; Dear; Soldier; Miracles
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Aiden
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Little fire
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Aria
Baby Girl Sign Girl Song; Air; Melody
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Owen
Baby Boy Sign Boy Well-born; Noble birth; Born from the yew tree
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Scarlett
Baby Girl Sign Girl The color scarlet; Bright red; A person who sold or made clothes made of scarlet
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Penelope
Baby Girl Sign Girl Weaver; Duck
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Samuel
Baby Boy Sign Boy Name of God; God has heard
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Layla
Baby Girl Sign Girl Night; Dark
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Matthew
Baby Boy Sign Boy God's gift
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Chloe
Baby Girl Sign Girl Fresh blooming; Ripe green shoot; Yellow
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Joseph
Baby Boy Sign Boy He will add; Praise
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Victoria
Baby Girl Sign Girl Victory; Roman goddess of victory
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Levi
Baby Boy Sign Boy Joined; Attached; He will join
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Mateo
Baby Boy Sign Boy God's gift
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Eleanor
Baby Girl Sign Girl The other Aenor; Shining light; Riches; Fame
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David
Baby Boy Sign Boy Beloved; Uncle
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John
Baby Boy Sign Boy God is gracious
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Grace
Baby Girl Sign Girl Goodness; Generosity
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Wyatt
Baby Boy Sign Boy Brave at war; War strength
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Nora
Baby Girl Sign Girl Light; Bright; Honor; Dignity; Victorious
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Carter
Baby Boy Sign Boy Tourist; Sojourner; Son of Carter; One who uses a cart
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Julian
Baby Boy Sign Boy Youthful; Bright; Juvenile; Downy-bearded
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Zoey
Baby Girl Sign Girl Eternal Life; Life; To breathe; Alive; To live
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Luke
Baby Boy Sign Boy Bringer of light; From Lucania; Light
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Hannah
Baby Girl Sign Girl Grace; Favor; God has favored me
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Grayson
Baby Boy Sign Boy Son of a gray-haired person
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Hazel
Baby Girl Sign Girl The hazel tree
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Isaac
Baby Boy Sign Boy He will laugh; He will rejoice; Laughter
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Lily
Baby Girl Sign Girl Name of a flower; Purity; Innocence
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Jayden
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex God will judge; Thankful
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Ellie
Baby Girl Sign Girl God is my light; My God is an oath; Torch
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Theodore
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex God's gift
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Violet
Baby Girl Sign Girl Purple; Purple flower
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Gabriel
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex God is my strength
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Lillian
Baby Girl Sign Girl My god is an oath; Lily flower; Purity
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Anthony
Baby Boy Sign Boy Flower
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Zoe
Baby Girl Sign Girl Life
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Dylan
Baby Boy Sign Boy To tide; To flow
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Stella
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Star; Pillar
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Aurora
Baby Girl Sign Girl Dawn
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Leo
Baby Boy Sign Boy Lion
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Natalie
Baby Girl Sign Girl Birthday; Birthday of the God; Christmas; Festival of the nativity
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Lincoln
Baby Boy Sign Boy Pool or lake colony
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Everly
Baby Girl Sign Girl Boar meadow; Boar clearing
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Jaxon
Baby Boy Sign Boy Son of Jack; God is gracious
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Leah
Baby Girl Sign Girl Weary; Tired; Cow
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Asher
Baby Boy Sign Boy Happy; Blessed; Someone who lived by an ash tree or ash grove
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Emilia
Baby Girl Sign Girl Rival; Laborious; Eager
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Christopher
Baby Boy Sign Boy Bearer of Christ; One who carries Christ
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Willow
Baby Girl Sign Girl Willow tree; Freedom
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Josiah
Baby Boy Sign Boy Jehovah supports
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Aubrey
Baby Boy Sign Boy Ruler of elves; King of elves
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Andrew
Baby Boy Sign Boy Man; Manly; Brave; Strength; Warrior
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Addison
Baby Boy Sign Boy Son of Adam; Son of Addie
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Thomas
Baby Boy Sign Boy Twin
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Lucy
Baby Girl Sign Girl Light
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Joshua
Baby Boy Sign Boy God is salvation
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Audrey
Baby Girl Sign Girl Noble strength
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Ezra
Baby Boy Sign Boy Help
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Bella
Baby Girl Sign Girl Beautiful; God is my oath
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Hudson
Baby Boy Sign Boy Son of Hudde; Mind; Thought; Spirit
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Nova
Baby Girl Sign Girl New; New star
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Caleb
Baby Boy Sign Boy Dog; Brave; Devoted to God; Whole-hearted
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Choosing the perfect name from an ocean of wonderful options can be challenging. This list of top US baby names in 2020 helps narrow your choices to a selection of names cherished by parents nationwide. These names are derived from diverse languages and cultures, with many having been favorites for years. At the same time, even the modern names are warmly embraced by today’s parents. Dive into this exhaustive list to discover that pearl of a name for your precious child.

Infographic: Popular Celebrity Names Of 2020

In the past, parents commonly named their children after religious or historical figures. Today, it’s also popular to choose names inspired by favorite celebrities. This trend has made many names more popular due to their association with well-known personalities. Check out the infographic below to see which celebrity names are most popular in the US.

Popular Celebrity Names Of 2020 (infographic)

Illustration: Momjunction Design Team

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  1. Popular Names in 2019.
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