Despite Coronavirus, birthrates are expected to remain consistent in 2020 and here is the scoop on boy and girl baby names stealing the show so far this year. Names.org released predictions for the Most Popular Baby Names of 2020, determined by analyzing the most recent data from the Social Security Administration, trends from the past five years, and current user interest from millions of visitors to the site. New entries in the top 10 for boys this year include Henry and Alexander, while Mila cracked the top 10 for girls.
Top 10 Boys Names for 2020
2020 Ranking | 2018 Ranking (2019 not released) | 2018 Actual Totals | 2020 Projections |
1. Liam | No. 1 | 19,837 | 20,740 |
2. Noah | No. 2 | 18,267 | 16,980 |
3. William | No. 3 | 14,516 | 13,270 |
4. Oliver | No. 5 | 13,389 | 13,040 |
5. Lucas | No. 8 | 12,585 | 12,510 |
6. Benjamin | No. 6 | 13,381 | 12,300 |
7. Elijah | No. 7 | 12,866 | 12,260 |
8. James | No. 4 | 13,525 | 11,960 |
9. Henry | No. 16 | 10,649 | 10,690 |
10. Alexander | No. 11 | 11,989 | 10,480 |
Top 10 Girl Names for 2020
2020 Ranking | 2018 Ranking | 2018 Actual Totals | 2020 Projections |
1. Emma | No. 1 | 18,688 | 16,250 |
2. Olivia | No. 2 | 17,921 | 15,850 |
3. Ava | No. 3 | 14,924 | 13,400 |
4. Isabella | No. 4 | 14,464 | 12,790 |
5. Charlotte | No. 6 | 12,940 | 12,500 |
6. Sophia | No. 5 | 13,928 | 12,430 |
7. Amelia | No. 8 | 12,301 | 12,290 |
8. Mia | No. 7 | 12,642 | 11,530 |
9. Mila | No. 14 | 8,126 | 10,790 |
10. Harper | No. 9 | 10,582 | 10,700 |
I love the name Henry – my cat’s name is Henry!
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