Top Baby Names For 2022
Biblical to gender-neutral, top baby names of 2022.
Naming trends in the 21st century feature a diverse blend of historical names and meaningful modern variants. And the popular baby names of 2022 reflect the shifting preferences of parents in the US. From celebrating traditional biblical names to embracing modern unisex names, parents have shown various preferences and influences in their naming choices. The year also saw a rise in baby names from various cultures and backgrounds gaining popularity. This reflects the growing interconnectedness of society and the acceptance of different cultures.
Names such as Abigail (father’s joy) and Elijah (Yahweh is my God) find their roots in the Hebrew Bible and are loved by parents for their religious significance. At the same time, gender-neutral names such as Harper (someone who plays the harp) and Madison (son of Maud) have also won parents’ hearts. Also, place-inspired names like Santiago (Saint James) and Brooklyn (marshland) have become popular in the US. For a glimpse into the trendy and unique names of 2022, check out our list based on official SSA data detailing the most popular names across the country (1).
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| Name | Gender | Meaning | |
|---|---|---|---|
 |  Unisex | To shine; To make a halo; Fertile upland | |
| |  Boy | Possessor of; Owner of | |
| | Boy | Lion; Greatest achievement | |
| | Boy | Modern and unique | |
| | Unisex | Pure; Innocent; Untainted; Having a sweet scent | |
| | Girl | Valuable; Precious; Priceless | |
| | Boy | Mighty; Eye; One of the five daily prayers in Islam; Mark; Shelter | |
| | Boy | Jewish homeland; Heaven; Place of the cow sheds; Well born | |
| | Girl | Sweet; Deceitful | |
| | Boy | The origin; The beginning | |
| | Unisex | New; Fresh | |
| | Girl | Princess; Noblewoman; Essence | |
| | Boy | Happy; Blessed; Cute | |
| | Boy | Golden; Gilded | |
| | Girl | A girl of the stars | |
| | Boy | My father is a gift; Father of a gift | |
| | Unisex | My pleasantness | |
| | Boy | My father is a light | |
| | Unisex | New | |
| | Boy | Son of the right hand; Son of the south | |
| | Boy | Defender of men | |
| | Girl | Leaping water; Town | |
| | Unisex | Handsome image | |
| | Unisex | Lofty; Elevated; High | |
| | Girl | Fairy queen | |
| | Boy | Battle; Beautiful wave | |
| | Girl | To cut | |
| | Boy | Hope; Longing; Aspirations; Meadow | |
| | Girl | Wisdom; Knowledge | |
| | Unisex | Confrontational; Vengeful | |
| | Unisex | Gift of God | |
| | Unisex | God protection; Handmaid of God | |
| | Girl | Rose | |
| | Unisex | Noble | |
| | Unisex | Famous type; Sea of bitterness; Love | |
| | Unisex | Happy; Blessed | |
| | Girl | Rose; Shininess | |
| | Boy | Clergyman; Wolf cub; Descendant of Cane | |
| | Boy | Name of a town; Beloved; Friend | |
| | Unisex | Of Athena; Wisdom and courage | |
| | Boy | A heavenly person | |
| | Unisex | Divine; Goddess-like | |
| | Boy | The one who resembles God | |
| | Unisex | Advance; Move forward; Lover | |
| | Girl | Shadow; Shade | |
| | Girl | Sweet | |
| | Unisex | Little fire; The fiery one; Born of fire | |
| | Girl | Little girl; Good luck; Fortune; Master; Lord; Saint; Hunter | |
| | Boy | Intelligent; Bright; Clever; Active | |
| | Boy | Son of Nicholas; Victory of the people | |
| | Unisex | Blessed; Blessing; Convenience | |
| | Girl | God's gift; Fragment; Part of | |
| | Boy | Dove; Disciple of Saint Columbia | |
| | Unisex | One who is in charge; Master of a household; Friend; Hunchback | |
| | Boy | Steadfast; Constant | |
| | Unisex | On my way | |
| | Boy | Brave counsel | |
| | Unisex | Black | |
| | Unisex | Combination of Bra- and -lyn | |
| | Unisex | Field of Brock | |
| | Girl | Noble; Of a noble kind | |
| | Girl | Beloved | |
| | Unisex | Sun | |
| | Boy | Companion; Fiend; Strength; Round | |
| | Boy | Descendant of Brice; Freckled; Speckled | |
| | Boy | Sailor; Ropemaker | |
| | Unisex | Island of Great Britain; Land of Britons; Tattooed people | |
| | Unisex | Talon; Claw | |
| | Unisex | Salmon; Thief | |
| | Girl | Noble; Kind; Nobility | |
| | Boy | Valley; Dew | |
| | Girl | She of Alexander | |
| | Girl | God is gracious | |
| | Unisex | Calf; Enclosure; Yard; Town | |
| | Boy | God is gracious | |
| | Unisex | Priceless; Praiseworthy ; Flourishing | |
| | Unisex | Wide river valley | |
| | Boy | Jasmine flower | |
| | Girl | Hard working; Industrious | |
| | Boy | The one who is dark haired or dark-skinned | |
| | Unisex | Fern | |
| | Girl | Grace; Favor | |
| | Boy | Respected leader; Islamic leader | |
| | Unisex | The new house; New home | |
| | Girl | Grace; Favor | |
| | Unisex | Chief secretary; Office holder | |
| | Boy | From Allon; Oaktree | |
| | Girl | Gift of god | |
| | Girl | Second; The month April; To open; New in faith | |
| | Girl | Beauty; Grace | |
| | Girl | Bird; To live; To breathe | |
| | Boy | The fastest one; a Pole star | |
| | Unisex | Yahweh is gracious | |
| | Unisex | Corner; Gallant; Vain; Sly | |
| | Boy | Rich friend | |
| | Boy | A beautiful inspiration | |
| | Girl | Life | |
| | Boy | One with curly hair | |
| | Girl | Morning dew; My father is dew | |
| | Boy | Hailing from the ancient city of Corinth in Greece; Place of the horn and rich pastures | |
As we move forward, it is important to look back and understand the changing cultural influences that shaped the choices of parents today. Popular baby names of 2022 witnessed a shift in personal tastes and recorded the preference for more unique names. Names with a traditional background continued to be the favorite options while choices that did not identify with a particular gender also captured the attention of parents. This comprehensive list of top baby names is designed to help you find that special name for your child, whether you’re drawn to classic elegance or contemporary flair.
Infographic: Modern Unisex Names Popular In 2022
Names that defy traditional gender categories offer a fresh take on naming conventions. In 2022, many gender-neutral names became popular as parents looked for unique and interesting names. The infographic below gives you a list of some of the most loved unisex names in the US.
Illustration: Momjunction Design Team
References
- Popular Names in 2021.
https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/
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