December 22: The top baby names of 2020

Liam and Olivia take the top spot for most commonly used baby names in 2020.

Source: Social Security Administration
Published: November 2021

The top baby names of 2020

The Social Security Administration reminds us that the most enduring qualities we’re given upon birth are our social security number and our name. Here are the top choices for American parents naming newborns in 2020.

Rank: 1
Male Name: Liam
Female Name: Olivia

Rank: 2
Male Name: Noah
Female Name: Emma

Rank: 3
Male Name: Oliver
Female Name: Ava

Rank: 4
Male Name: Elijah
Female Name: Charlotte

Rank: 5
Male Name: William
Female Name: Sophia

Rank: 6
Male Name: James
Female Name: Amelia

Rank: 7
Male Name: Benjamin
Female Name: Isabella

Rank: 8
Male Name: Lucas
Female Name: Mia

Rank: 9
Male Name: Henry
Female Name: Evelyn

Rank: 10
Male Name: Alexander
Female Name: Harper

Bonus: Avoiding trends? The most popular names over the past 100 years.

Rank: 1
Male Name: James
Female Name: Mary

Rank: 2
Male Name: Robert
Female Name: Patricia

Rank: 3
Male Name: John
Female Name: Jennifer

Rank: 4
Male Name: Michael
Female Name: Linda

Rank: 5
Male Name: William
Female Name: Elizabeth