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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Browse Top Baby Names by Gender
Browse Top Baby Names by Year
| Name | Gender | Meaning | |
|---|---|---|---|
 |  Girl | Ireland | |
| | Girl | A child who is born on Friday | |
| | Boy | Happy; Content; Joy | |
| |  Unisex | Valley | |
| | Unisex | Handball; Sky; Heaven | |
| | Boy | Father of mankind; To be red; To make; Man | |
| | Boy | Unique; Mystical; Otherworldly | |
| | Unisex | Sight; To see | |
| | Unisex | Idea; Speculation; Abstract or generalizing thinking | |
| | Boy | Aim; Master; Design; Intention | |
| | Unisex | White village or settlement | |
| | Girl | Torch; Moon | |
| | Unisex | He will judge; Growth; Increase | |
| | Girl | Defender or helper of the people; Powerful | |
| | Unisex | Absorption; Meditative state; Stranger; Foreigner | |
| | Boy | Weight; Unique | |
| | Boy | Servant of the guide | |
| | Girl | Life; Life-giving | |
| | Girl | God-like adviser; Allure | |
| | Boy | Servant of the powerful | |
| | Girl | Will helmet | |
| | Boy | High father | |
| | Boy | God is gracious | |
| | Unisex | Right hand | |
| | Unisex | Soft fabric; To surge; To swell | |
| | Unisex | Wonderful life | |
| | Unisex | Earthworker; Farmer; Yoking; Joining; Attaching | |
| | Boy | Moments; Times; Era | |
| | Boy | Noble; Bright | |
| | Boy | Permanence; Excellence; Superiority; Gentleness; Soar; Fly | |
| | Unisex | Joy; Joyful dwelling; Stream | |
| | Boy | Nobility of faith; Excellence of religion | |
| | Girl | Graced with God's Bounty; Favor; Graceful Meadow | |
| | Boy | Leader; Ox; Noble wolf; First letter of Hebrew alphabet | |
| | Unisex | Shadow | |
| | Unisex | Calm; To be at peace; To forgive | |
| | Girl | Thornbush | |
| | Boy | Adorned; Beautiful; Radiant | |
| | Girl | Ornament | |
| | Unisex | Child of the Underworld; Phase child | |
| | Unisex | Yahweh is salvation; Popular | |
| | Boy | Seemed destined to die at birth; Free-born; Beloved | |
| | Unisex | Tying a garment; Excellent garment; Supportive | |
| | Girl | Ear of grain; The best | |
| | Girl | Life of Zeus; Heaven; Zeal | |
| | Unisex | My God is an oath | |
| | Boy | Priceless; Praiseworthy | |
| | Unisex | Beautifier; One who makes things beautiful or improves things | |
| | Boy | Male; Manly; Brave; Virility | |
| | Boy | Army; Splendor | |
| | Unisex | Sorrowful; Full of sadness | |
| | Boy | Logical connection; Joined; Integration; Concord; United | |
| | Unisex | Furrow | |
| | Girl | Golden-haired; Gilded; Golden | |
| | Unisex | Venus; Brilliance; Light | |
| | Unisex | Intelligent; Wise | |
| | Girl | To hail; Greetings; Salutations; Elf | |
| | Unisex | West wind | |
| | Boy | Genuinely bold; Truly brave | |
| | Boy | Earth; Soil; Ground; Red; Formed of earth | |
| | Boy | Master planner; Cunning master | |
| | Boy | Splendor; Beauty; Abode | |
| | Unisex | Commander; General; Powerful warrior | |
| | Girl | Meadow of grass; Woodland clearing; Bent Grass | |
| | Unisex | Adorned by God | |
| | Unisex | Noble; Righteous; Delicate | |
| | Girl | My God is an oath | |
| | Boy | Collector; Gatherer | |
| | Girl | Ever ruler; Lion of God | |
| | Boy | Handsome | |
| | Girl | High; Exalted; Sublime | |
| | Unisex | One who lives a long life; One who builds | |
| | Boy | God is my help; Helped by God; God is joined; Upright | |
| | Boy | Hawk | |
| | Unisex | The brave character who stands up for his faith and belief | |
| | Boy | Resurrection; Immortal | |
| | Girl | Labour of Yahweh; Vigorous; Brave | |
| | Unisex | Little rock; Beautiful; Joyous | |
| | Girl | One who conceals | |
| | Girl | Rival | |
| | Boy | God's blessing; Gift of god; Blessed | |
| | Boy | Crown; Noble; Man; To be red; Sibling; Unseen | |
| | Girl | A vain girl | |
| | Unisex | Life; Vital force; Angel of eternity | |
| | Girl | Masculine; Manly; Virile | |
| | Girl | Favor; Grace | |
| | Girl | Song; Stone | |
| | Boy | Ruler; Leader; Gift of God | |
| | Unisex | Graceful; God is my judge | |
| | Boy | Determined; Resolute; Lion | |
| | Girl | Blind | |
| | Boy | Lord protect the King | |
| | Boy | High; Supreme; Noble; Power and peace; Sun | |
| | Girl | Short nose | |
| | Boy | Mountain; Hill dweller; Accurate | |
| | Unisex | Exalted; Sublime | |
| | Boy | In God's shadow | |
| | Girl | God is my judge | |
| | Boy | From Brittany or Britain | |
| | Boy | A modern name that is invented and has no specific meanng | |
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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