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The most popular baby names in United States births in 2020.

Girls · 2020

All girls names ↗
US rankNameRecorded birthsSave name
1Olivia olive tree17,691
2Emma universal15,723
3Ava life; bird; water, island13,201
4Sophia wisdom13,105
5Charlotte free man13,100
6Amelia work12,802
7Isabella pledged to God12,226
8Mia drop of the sea11,269
9Evelyn desired; or water, island9,517
10Harper harp player8,849
11Camila young ceremonial attendant8,165
12Abigail my father is joyful7,917
13Gianna God is gracious7,903
14Luna moon7,850
15Ella all (Germanic); other meanings depend on the…7,372
16Elizabeth pledged to God7,308
17Sofia wisdom6,990
18Emily rival6,918
19Avery ruler of the elves6,747
20Mila gracious; dear6,646
21Scarlett scarlet, red6,521
22Eleanor Uncertain; from Aliénor6,379
23Madison Traditionally son of Matthew; alternatively …6,253
24Layla night6,228
25Chloe young green shoot6,153
26Penelope Traditionally weaver; derivation uncertain6,152
27Aria air; song or melody; lion6,143
28Grace grace; favor5,627
29Ellie Depends on the longer name; often a short fo…5,606
30Nora honor or meaning unknown5,583
31Hazel the hazelnut tree5,519
32Zoey5,388
33Riley rye clearing (English); Irish surname origin…5,339
34Victoria victory5,303
35Lily lily5,258
36Aurora dawn5,256
37Violet purple5,128
38Nova new5,006
39Hannah grace4,972
40Zoe life4,799
41Emilia rival4,786
42Stella star4,667
43Everly4,630
44Isla island4,579
45Leah Traditionally weary; derivation uncertain4,530
46Lillian lily; pledged to God4,515
47Addison4,497
48Willow willow tree4,401
49Paisley4,380
50Lucy light4,369

Boys · 2020

All boys names ↗
US rankNameRecorded birthsSave name
1Liam resolute protection19,865
2Noah rest, repose18,464
3Oliver elf army; ancestor's relic; olive tree14,277
4Elijah Yahweh is God13,238
5William resolute protection12,676
6James supplanter12,390
7Benjamin son of the right hand12,264
8Lucas man from Lucania11,386
9Henry estate ruler10,793
10Alexander defending men10,268
11Mason worker in stone10,117
12Michael who is like God?9,833
13Ethan strong, firm9,556
14Daniel God is my judge9,530
15Jacob supplanter9,309
16Logan small hollow9,163
17Jackson son of Jack9,138
18Levi joined, attached9,098
19Sebastian person from ancient city of Sebastia, venera…9,029
20Mateo gift of God9,007
21Jack God is gracious8,945
22Owen Uncertain; traditionally young warrior or we…8,669
23Theodore gift of God8,638
24Aiden little and fiery8,619
25Samuel told by God8,594
26Joseph Jehovah increases8,486
27John God is gracious8,265
28David beloved8,263
29Wyatt brave in war8,223
30Matthew gift of God8,142
31Luke man from Lucania7,784
32Asher fortunate, blessed, happy one7,698
33Carter transporter of goods by cart7,577
34Julian Uncertain; proposed meanings include youthfu…7,552
35Grayson the son of the bailiff7,487
36Leo lion7,229
37Jayden7,177
38Gabriel God is my strength7,172
39Isaac laughter7,155
40Lincoln7,061
41Anthony Uncertain; from the Roman family name Antoni…7,037
42Dylan son of the sea6,857
43Hudson Hugh's son6,849
44Ezra help6,831
45Thomas twin6,452
46Charles free man6,249
47Christopher6,216
48Jaxon6,169
49Josiah God supports, heals6,164
50Maverick independent, nonconformist6,139

United States · 2020 births. Each spelling is counted separately. Rankings are calculated separately for boys and girls. Linked names have a complete profile; additional profiles are being prepared.