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Popular Baby Names from the 2020s

The most popular baby names of the 2020s, ranked by number of births recorded by the Social Security Administration.

Girl Names of the 2020s

  1. 1.
    Olivia

    Latin · Peaceful olive tree, symbol of wisdom and grace

    95,853 births
  2. 2.
    Emma

    Germanic · Whole and universal, complete in spirit

    85,652 births
  3. 3.
    Charlotte

    French · Free woman

    78,055 births
  4. 4.
    Amelia

    Latin / Germanic · Industrious

    76,108 births
  5. 5.
    Sophia

    Greek · Wisdom and grace, enlightened spirit

    74,758 births
  6. 6.
    Mia

    Scandinavian / Hebrew · Mine

    68,154 births
  7. 7.
    Isabella

    Hebrew / Spanish · My God is a promise

    67,643 births
  8. 8.
    Ava

    Latin / Germanic · Life, or bird

    63,350 births
  9. 9.
    Evelyn

    English · Wished for

    55,734 births
  10. 10.
    Harper

    English · One who plays the harp with artistry and soul

    47,509 births
  11. 11.
    Luna

    Latin / Spanish · The moon, luminous and mysterious

    46,161 births
  12. 12.
    Camila

    Latin · Young helper at sacred rites

    45,999 births
  13. 13.
    Sofia

    Greek · Wisdom and graceful intelligence, enlightened spirit

    45,288 births
  14. 14.
    Eleanor

    Greek / Old French · Bright light

    41,966 births
  15. 15.
    Elizabeth

    Hebrew · My God is a promise

    41,893 births
  16. 16.
    Gianna

    Hebrew / Italian · God is gracious

    39,710 births
  17. 17.
    Scarlett

    Middle English / Latin · Scarlet red

    38,284 births
  18. 18.
    Violet

    Latin · Delicate flower of modest virtue and quiet beauty

    38,031 births
  19. 19.
    Ella

    Old English / Old German · All, or other

    37,920 births
  20. 20.
    Emily

    Latin · Striving to excel

    37,622 births
  21. 21.
    Chloe

    Greek · Green shoot of spring, blooming and fertile

    37,588 births
  22. 22.
    Abigail

    Hebrew · My father's joy

    37,379 births
  23. 23.
    Aria

    Italian / Hebrew · A melody of grace and spirited expression

    37,059 births
  24. 24.
    Penelope

    Greek · Weaver, or duck

    37,005 births
  25. 25.
    Aurora

    Latin / Roman Mythology · Dawn's first light, new beginnings eternally

    36,888 births
  26. 26.
    Hazel

    English · Wisdom and grace from the hazel tree

    36,638 births
  27. 27.
    Avery

    English · Ruler of the elves, or elf counsel

    36,617 births
  28. 28.
    Nora

    Irish Gaelic / Latin · Honor, or bright light

    36,567 births
  29. 29.
    Lily

    Latin · Purity, grace, and beauty of the flowering lily

    35,872 births
  30. 30.
    Ellie

    Greek · Bright light

    35,725 births
  31. 31.
    Mila

    Slavic · Gracious and dear

    35,670 births
  32. 32.
    Layla

    Arabic · Night

    35,046 births
  33. 33.
    Eliana

    Hebrew · My God has answered

    33,359 births
  34. 34.
    Madison

    Modern English (surname-to-given name) · Son of Matthew, or son of Maud

    32,429 births
  35. 35.
    Isla

    Scottish Gaelic · Island

    32,186 births
  36. 36.
    Grace

    Latin · Divine blessing, elegance, and merciful kindness

    31,533 births
  37. 37.
    Nova

    Latin · A bright new star, radiant and boundless

    31,518 births
  38. 38.
    Zoe

    Greek · Life

    31,129 births
  39. 39.
    Lucy

    Latin · Light

    29,759 births
  40. 40.
    Riley

    Irish / Old English · Rye clearing

    29,219 births
  41. 41.
    Willow

    English · Grace and flexibility of the willow tree

    28,868 births
  42. 42.
    Ivy

    English · Graceful plant of growth and renewal, clinging with steadfast devotion

    28,572 births
  43. 43.
    Emilia

    Latin · Striving to excel

    28,338 births
  44. 44.
    Victoria

    Latin · Victory and triumph, strength through conquest

    27,560 births
  45. 45.
    Stella

    Latin · Star—a shining light guiding the way

    27,117 births
  46. 46.
    Naomi

    Hebrew · Pleasantness

    26,665 births
  47. 47.
    Hannah

    Hebrew · Grace and compassion, deeply cherished

    26,230 births
  48. 48.
    Zoey

    Greek · Life's vibrant spark and eternal energy

    26,222 births
  49. 49.
    Elena

    Greek · Bright light

    26,192 births
  50. 50.
    Leah

    Hebrew · Weary, or cow, or delicate

    25,044 births
  51. 51.
    Lillian

    Latin · Pure and innocent as a lily

    24,902 births
  52. 52.
    Valentina

    Latin · Strength, vigor, and eternal vitality

    24,620 births
  53. 53.
    Maya

    Sanskrit / Hebrew · Illusion, or good mother

    24,109 births
  54. 54.
    Paisley

    Scottish / Old English · Church

    23,546 births
  55. 55.
    Delilah

    Hebrew · Delicate

    23,499 births
  56. 56.
    Addison

    Old English · Son of Adam, which means 'man of the red earth'

    22,797 births
  57. 57.
    Everly

    Old English · Clearing of the wild boar

    21,822 births
  58. 58.
    Natalie

    Latin · Born at Christmas, blessed with joy and renewal

    21,590 births
  59. 59.
    Genesis

    Greek · Beginning, source of life and new possibilities

    21,524 births
  60. 60.
    Sophie

    Greek · Wisdom and enlightened understanding

    21,329 births
  61. 61.
    Sadie

    Hebrew · Princess with grace and dignity

    21,233 births
  62. 62.
    Madelyn

    English · Tower

    21,085 births
  63. 63.
    Ruby

    Latin · Precious red jewel, vibrant and deeply treasured

    21,013 births
  64. 64.
    Josephine

    Hebrew · God will increase, brings abundance and blessings

    20,976 births
  65. 65.
    Leilani

    Hawaiian · Heavenly garland, child of paradise

    20,964 births
  66. 66.
    Claire

    Latin / French · Bright and luminous, clear as light

    20,945 births
  67. 67.
    Alice

    Germanic · Noble

    20,743 births
  68. 68.
    Kinsley

    English · King's meadow

    20,182 births
  69. 69.
    Audrey

    Old English · Noble strength

    19,760 births
  70. 70.
    Adeline

    Germanic · Noble

    19,006 births
  71. 71.
    Kennedy

    Irish Gaelic · Helmeted head

    18,779 births
  72. 72.
    Autumn

    Latin / Modern American · Season of warm beauty and change, eternal renewal

    18,742 births
  73. 73.
    Aaliyah

    Arabic · Exalted, rising high with noble spirit

    18,666 births
  74. 74.
    Lainey

    English · Bright light

    18,606 births
  75. 75.
    Brooklyn

    English / Dutch · Marshland, or stream

    18,458 births
  76. 76.
    Emery

    Germanic · Brave ruler

    18,408 births
  77. 77.
    Eloise

    French / Germanic · Healthy and wide

    18,040 births
  78. 78.
    Caroline

    Latin · Free woman

    17,842 births
  79. 79.
    Anna

    Hebrew · Graceful favor and cherished blessing

    17,726 births
  80. 80.
    Quinn

    Irish Gaelic · Wise and noble descendant, intelligent leader

    17,572 births
  81. 81.
    Iris

    Greek · Rainbow

    17,499 births
  82. 82.
    Savannah

    Spanish / Native American · Open grassland of beauty and freedom

    17,482 births
  83. 83.
    Hailey

    Old English · From the hay meadow, serene and grounded

    17,379 births
  84. 84.
    Vivian

    Latin · Lively spirit, radiantly alive

    17,340 births
  85. 85.
    Clara

    Latin · Bright and clear, radiant with luminous grace

    17,277 births
  86. 86.
    Aubrey

    French / Germanic · Elf ruler

    17,235 births
  87. 87.
    Bella

    Italian / Latin · Beautiful

    17,107 births
  88. 88.
    Gabriella

    Hebrew · God's strength and divine power within

    17,092 births
  89. 89.
    Jade

    Spanish / Chinese · The green gemstone

    17,024 births
  90. 90.
    Madeline

    Hebrew / French · Tower

    16,988 births
  91. 91.
    Sarah

    Hebrew · Princess, a woman of dignity and grace

    16,944 births
  92. 92.
    Cora

    Greek · Maiden of pure beauty and innocence

    16,879 births
  93. 93.
    Maria

    Hebrew / Latin · Beloved

    16,862 births
  94. 94.
    Allison

    English, from Old Germanic · Noble

    16,860 births
  95. 95.
    Liliana

    Latin · Pure as a lily, graceful beauty and innocence blooming

    16,824 births
  96. 96.
    Lydia

    Greek · Beautiful, noble one

    16,662 births
  97. 97.
    Natalia

    Latin · Born on Christmas Day

    16,548 births
  98. 98.
    Athena

    Greek · Goddess of wisdom, courage, and righteous war

    16,536 births
  99. 99.
    Ariana

    Persian / Greek · Most holy

    16,532 births
  100. 100.
    Serenity

    Latin · Peaceful tranquility and calm grace

    16,483 births

Boy Names of the 2020s

  1. 1.
    Liam

    Irish Gaelic · Resolute protector

    124,842 births
  2. 2.
    Noah

    Hebrew · Rest, comfort, and new beginnings after the storm

    116,024 births
  3. 3.
    Oliver

    Latin · Olive tree

    89,293 births
  4. 4.
    James

    Hebrew · Supplanter, or may God protect

    72,523 births
  5. 5.
    Elijah

    Hebrew · The Lord is my God

    72,049 births
  6. 6.
    William

    Germanic (Old German) · Resolute protector; steadfast guardian with iron will

    68,067 births
  7. 7.
    Henry

    Old Germanic · Ruler of the home

    68,047 births
  8. 8.
    Lucas

    Latin · Light

    65,795 births
  9. 9.
    Theodore

    Greek · Gift of God

    65,579 births
  10. 10.
    Benjamin

    Hebrew · Son of the right hand, favored and strong

    64,922 births
  11. 11.
    Mateo

    Hebrew / Spanish · Gift of God, divine blessing and grace

    62,272 births
  12. 12.
    Levi

    Hebrew · Joined in unity—a bond of love and connection

    57,122 births
  13. 13.
    Sebastian

    Latin / Greek · Venerable and revered, one worthy of respect

    53,454 births
  14. 14.
    Jack

    Hebrew / English · God is gracious

    53,384 births
  15. 15.
    Daniel

    Hebrew · God is my judge, a name of faith and divine wisdom

    52,726 births
  16. 16.
    Michael

    Hebrew · Who is like God?

    52,631 births
  17. 17.
    Alexander

    Greek · Defender of the people

    51,145 births
  18. 18.
    Ethan

    Hebrew · Strong and firm, solid as a rock

    50,594 births
  19. 19.
    Samuel

    Hebrew · God has heard

    50,328 births
  20. 20.
    Owen

    Welsh · Well-born, or young warrior

    48,832 births
  21. 21.
    John

    Hebrew · God is gracious

    48,370 births
  22. 22.
    Asher

    Hebrew · Blessed and happy, one who brings joy

    47,998 births
  23. 23.
    Ezra

    Hebrew · Help

    47,728 births
  24. 24.
    Leo

    Latin · Brave lion, courageous and strong

    47,481 births
  25. 25.
    Jackson

    English · Son of Jack, which means 'God is gracious'

    47,360 births
  26. 26.
    Mason

    Old English · Skilled craftsman, builder of strong foundations

    47,313 births
  27. 27.
    Hudson

    Old English · Son of Hudd, which means 'heart and mind'

    46,951 births
  28. 28.
    Joseph

    Hebrew · God will increase; blessed with abundance and growth

    46,334 births
  29. 29.
    David

    Hebrew · Beloved one; cherished with tenderness and grace

    45,615 births
  30. 30.
    Jacob

    Hebrew · Supplanter, or may God protect

    45,178 births
  31. 31.
    Julian

    Latin · Youthful

    44,640 births
  32. 32.
    Logan

    Scottish Gaelic · Small hollow in the landscape, serene and grounded

    44,192 births
  33. 33.
    Luke

    Latin / Greek · Light

    44,149 births
  34. 34.
    Luca

    Latin / Italian · Light

    44,138 births
  35. 35.
    Matthew

    Hebrew · Gift of God, a blessing bestowed with grace

    44,052 births
  36. 36.
    Wyatt

    Old English · Brave in battle, courageous and bold

    42,814 births
  37. 37.
    Aiden

    Irish Gaelic · Little fire

    42,793 births
  38. 38.
    Elias

    Hebrew · The Lord is my God

    42,605 births
  39. 39.
    Gabriel

    Hebrew · God is my strength

    41,496 births
  40. 40.
    Dylan

    Welsh · Son of the sea

    41,138 births
  41. 41.
    Grayson

    English · Son of the steward

    40,746 births
  42. 42.
    Isaac

    Hebrew · Laughter and joy, a child of promise

    39,997 births
  43. 43.
    Thomas

    Aramaic · Twin, a name of deep connection and spiritual resonance

    39,782 births
  44. 44.
    Carter

    Old English · Cart driver

    39,334 births
  45. 45.
    Maverick

    Modern American · Independent spirit, bold and fearlessly free

    39,317 births
  46. 46.
    Anthony

    Latin · Highly praiseworthy, or priceless

    39,033 births
  47. 47.
    Santiago

    Spanish / Hebrew · Supplanter, or may God protect

    37,145 births
  48. 48.
    Jayden

    Modern American · Thankful

    36,062 births
  49. 49.
    Miles

    Latin · Gracious, or soldier

    35,899 births
  50. 50.
    Charles

    Germanic (Old German) · Free man

    35,125 births
  51. 51.
    Josiah

    Hebrew · God heals, or God supports

    34,599 births
  52. 52.
    Caleb

    Hebrew · Dog, or whole-hearted

    33,903 births
  53. 53.
    Lincoln

    Old English · Settlement by the lake

    33,535 births
  54. 54.
    Cooper

    Old English · Barrel maker

    33,528 births
  55. 55.
    Ezekiel

    Hebrew · God strengthens and sustains with divine courage

    33,114 births
  56. 56.
    Isaiah

    Hebrew · God's salvation and divine deliverance

    32,963 births
  57. 57.
    Christopher

    Greek · Bearer of Christ, a protector and guide with divine purpose

    32,696 births
  58. 58.
    Joshua

    Hebrew · God is salvation, a deliverer and guide

    31,854 births
  59. 59.
    Nathan

    Hebrew · God gave; a blessing bestowed with purpose

    31,755 births
  60. 60.
    Andrew

    Greek · Strong and courageous, a true warrior spirit

    30,959 births
  61. 61.
    Nolan

    Irish Gaelic · Noble descendant, celebrated and distinguished

    30,357 births
  62. 62.
    Roman

    Latin · Citizen of Rome, strong and noble heritage

    30,269 births
  63. 63.
    Cameron

    Scottish Gaelic · Crooked nose, or crooked river, or crooked hill

    29,421 births
  64. 64.
    Adrian

    Latin · From the Adriatic, rich with ancient grace

    29,281 births
  65. 65.
    Angel

    Greek / Latin · Divine messenger of love and protection

    28,990 births
  66. 66.
    Waylon

    Old English · Land by the road

    28,366 births
  67. 67.
    Wesley

    Old English · Western meadow of peace and tranquility

    27,885 births
  68. 68.
    Bennett

    Latin / English · Blessed one, favored by fortune

    27,444 births
  69. 69.
    Jaxon

    Hebrew / Modern American · Son of Jack, which means 'God is gracious'

    27,421 births
  70. 70.
    Aaron

    Hebrew · Exalted, or high mountain

    27,346 births
  71. 71.
    Kai

    Hawaiian / Japanese / Greek · Sea

    26,927 births
  72. 72.
    Brooks

    Old English · One who dwells by flowing streams

    26,835 births
  73. 73.
    Axel

    Old Norse / Hebrew · Father of peace

    26,475 births
  74. 74.
    Christian

    Latin · Follower of Christ

    26,297 births
  75. 75.
    Eli

    Hebrew · Lifted up

    26,169 births
  76. 76.
    Ian

    Scottish Gaelic · God is gracious

    26,113 births
  77. 77.
    Ryan

    Irish Gaelic · Little king

    25,959 births
  78. 78.
    Weston

    Old English · Western settlement

    25,855 births
  79. 79.
    Jonathan

    Hebrew · God has given

    25,386 births
  80. 80.
    Beau

    French · Handsome and admirable, a true beauty

    25,086 births
  81. 81.
    Rowan

    Irish Gaelic / Scandinavian · Little red one, or rowan tree

    24,763 births
  82. 82.
    Everett

    English / Germanic · Strong as a wild boar, steadfast and brave

    24,478 births
  83. 83.
    Silas

    Latin / Greek · Of the forest

    24,464 births
  84. 84.
    Leonardo

    Germanic / Italian · Brave as a lion

    24,361 births
  85. 85.
    Robert

    Germanic (Old German) · Bright fame; shining with renown and honor

    24,325 births
  86. 86.
    Colton

    Old English · Coal town

    24,244 births
  87. 87.
    Thiago

    Portuguese / Spanish · Supplanter, or may God protect

    24,140 births
  88. 88.
    Jeremiah

    Hebrew · God will raise up

    24,091 births
  89. 89.
    Easton

    English · East-facing settlement, new dawn and beginnings

    23,634 births
  90. 90.
    Landon

    Old English · From the long hill, steadfast and enduring

    23,240 births
  91. 91.
    Jose

    Hebrew · God will increase; blessed and abundant

    23,075 births
  92. 92.
    Micah

    Hebrew · Who is like God?

    22,651 births
  93. 93.
    Parker

    English · Keeper of the park, guardian of green spaces

    22,420 births
  94. 94.
    Jordan

    Hebrew · One who flows downward with grace and clarity

    21,955 births
  95. 95.
    Jameson

    Hebrew / English · Son of James, which means 'supplanter, or may God protect'

    21,927 births
  96. 96.
    Gael

    Irish Gaelic · Spirited warrior of the Gaelic people

    21,645 births
  97. 97.
    Adam

    Hebrew · Man of the red earth

    21,571 births
  98. 98.
    Dominic

    Latin · Belonging to the Lord, blessed and devoted

    21,362 births
  99. 99.
    Hunter

    Old English · One who hunts

    21,341 births
  100. 100.
    Xavier

    Basque / Arabic · New house

    21,282 births

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