These Are the Top Names of the 2020s So Far

Updated Mon Nov 13 2023

These Are the Top Names of the 2020s So Far

What are the most popular names of the 2020s?

We're only four years into the decade, so the final count remains to be seen. But using the current national data — baby name popularity in 2020, 2021, and 2022 — we can give you a sneak peek of 2020s names.

The top names of the 2020s represent the youngest members of Generation Alpha (born between 2010 and 2024) and the oldest members of the generation to follow.

If you have a child born in the 2020s or plan to have a child this decade, Nameberry's exclusive analysis will give you an idea of the names you'll hear at the park, in your playgroups, and at your child's school.

You may decide to use one of these names if you want your child to have a name that fits in with their peer group, or avoid them if you are seeking a name that is more unique.

Here, the top name of the 2020s...so far.

Top 10 Names of the 2020s So Far

Spot the difference! The Top 10 girl and boy names of the 2020s so far look remarkably similar to the Top 10s of recent years (with the noted absence of Theodore, which jumped onto the Top 10 in 2021).

Names such as Charlotte, Oliver, and Henry are likely to rise in rank as the decade goes on, while choices like Harper, Alexander, and Lucas are at risk of losing their position in the Top 10 of the 2020s.

The Top 10 names of the decade so far are listed below, along with the total number of babies who received the name between 2020 and 2022:

Top 10 Girl Names of the 2020s So Far

1. Olivia 49,870

2. Emma 43,156

3. Charlotte 39,116

4. Amelia 38,136

5. Sophia 37,504

6. Ava 36,966

7. Isabella 35,037

8. Mia 31,725

9. Evelyn 27,600

10. Harper 25,160

Top 10 Boy Names of the 2020s So Far

1. Liam 58,597

2. Noah 51,219

3. Oliver 42,446

4. Elijah 37,458

5. James 36,984

6. William 36,104

7. Benjamin 34,395

8. Lucas 33,018

9. Henry 32,210

10. Alexander 28,972

See the full Top 100 names for each sex below.

Coming In, Going Out

The decade is still young — the Top 100 of the 2020s is subject to change between now and 2029!

Below, see which names are headed in and out of the Top 100 of the decade.

Coming In

The names poised to become top choices of the decade include many names that start with A, including Alani and Alina for girls, Atlas and August for boys. Also keep an eye out for nature names like Iris, Oakley, River, and Rowan.

Here are the names likely to enter the Top 100 of the 2020s in the coming years:

Going Out

These names may be popular now, but by the end of the decade, they'll be replaced by fresher options.

Say goodbye to first-wave spiritual choices like Genesis, Serenity, and Nevaeh, as well as fading classics like Samantha and Caroline for girls, Jeremiah and Dominic for boys.

Here are names currently in the Top 100 of the 2020s that are likely to leave by the end of the decade:

Top 2020s Girl Names

Top 2020s Boy Names

About the Author

Sophie Kihm

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Sophie Kihm has been writing for Nameberry since 2015. She has contributed stories on the top 2020s names, Gen Z names, and cottagecore baby names. Sophie is Nameberry’s resident Name Guru to the Stars, where she suggests names for celebrity babies. She also manages the Nameberry Instagram and Pinterest.

Sophie Kihm's articles on names have run on People, Today, The Huffington Post, and more. She has been quoted as a name expert by The Washington Post, People, The Huffington Post, and more. You can follow her personally on Instagram or Pinterest, or contact her at sophie@nameberry.com. Sophie lives in Chicago.

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