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
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| Name | Gender | Meaning | |
|---|---|---|---|
 |  Boy | Pure | |
| | Girl | Rose; Sun ray | |
| | Girl | A woman with cheeks and lips of a rose | |
| | Boy | Bearing Christ | |
| | Boy | Skilled; Experienced; Intelligent | |
| |  Unisex | Descend; To flow down | |
| | Girl | Famous wolf; Reddish | |
| | Boy | Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished for child; Beloved | |
| | Boy | Born on a Tuesday | |
| | Girl | A bright flower; Desert; Battlefield | |
| | Boy | Great news; Famous; Pious; Tidings; Announcement | |
| | Girl | Respected; Venerable; Pious; To worship; To honor | |
| | Unisex | From the narrow land; Channel; Strait | |
| | Boy | Rich guard; Guardian of wealth | |
| | Unisex | Light | |
| | Unisex | Sea; Ocean; Lotus | |
| | Boy | Gentle and kind one; One of the names of Allah | |
| | Girl | Glow; Shine; Light; Silver | |
| | Boy | From Laurentum | |
| | Girl | Damage; Harm; Shadow; Norse goddess of bowhunting, skiing, winter, and mountains | |
| | Boy | Devoted to God | |
| | Boy | Brave lion; Hard; Brave; Hardy | |
| | Unisex | Heaven | |
| | Girl | One who is of pleasant nature | |
| | Unisex | Feminine; Unique; Whimsical | |
| | Boy | Estate; Status | |
| | Unisex | Graceful; Radiant; Divine | |
| | Unisex | King; Good reputation | |
| | Boy | From Laurentum; Laurel | |
| | Unisex | NA | |
| | Unisex | Keeper of the keys; Pure; Girl | |
| | Girl | Virtuous; Pure; Chaste | |
| | Boy | Fort of Lugus | |
| | Girl | Little dark one | |
| | Unisex | Unique; Strong; Captivating | |
| | Girl | Darling | |
| | Girl | Bandage; Precious | |
| | Unisex | Wealthy one | |
| | Boy | King | |
| | Unisex | Door of a castle; Crown | |
| | Unisex | He or she is benelovent | |
| | Boy | Hammer; Warlike; Dedicated to Mars | |
| | Girl | Beloved; Expensive; Precious; Dearmost | |
| | Unisex | A king in ancient Egypt | |
| | Unisex | Lord | |
| | Unisex | Red-haired; Red; Famous type | |
| | Boy | He who is a brother; Conduct; Character; Daughter of the mountain | |
| | Boy | A nobleman with a high rank; A respected person; Prince; Commander | |
| | Unisex | Sand; Capital; Village; Awakening; Comprehension; Understanding | |
| | Boy | Who is like God?; Big; Large | |
| | Boy | Perfection | |
| | Unisex | Flood; Torrent; Abundant flowing water | |
| | Boy | Beneficient | |
| | Girl | Praised | |
| | Girl | Serenity; Tranquility; Clear; Calm | |
| | Boy | A wish come true; Desire | |
| | Girl | Her father; Father of her | |
| | Girl | Daughter of all | |
| | Boy | A person who assists and takes care of others | |
| | Unisex | Chapter | |
| | Boy | Comforter | |
| | Unisex | From the forest | |
| | Boy | South | |
| | Unisex | Sweet profit | |
| | Girl | Of the noble kind; Noble; Honorable | |
| | Boy | Helper; Supporter; Victor; Granter of victory | |
| | Unisex | Princess; Noblewoman | |
| | Girl | A distinguished and contented being | |
| | Girl | A jewel; Amber; Orange-yellow lake | |
| | Girl | Unceasing; Vigorous; Brave; To love; Sea | |
| | Boy | Herald; Similar; Counterpart | |
| | Unisex | A place of worship; One who was associated with the Knights Templar | |
| | Girl | Good-scented; Black eyes | |
| | Boy | Fight; War place; Competition; Contest | |
| | Unisex | From the name of a citadel in Jerusalem | |
| | Unisex | True image; Bringing victory | |
| | Girl | Favored grace; Wished for child; Sea of bitterness | |
| | Boy | Woad hill; Wealthy; Song | |
| | Unisex | Wealth; To give; Traverse | |
| | Boy | Eagle; Renowned in the land | |
| | Boy | Lion; Majestic | |
| | Boy | My God is an oath | |
| | Girl | Favor; Grace; Angel | |
| | Boy | Downy-bearded | |
| | Unisex | Light; Brightness | |
| | Girl | Messenger of God | |
| | Girl | Scattering wind | |
| | Unisex | Jasmine | |
| | Boy | A man of valor | |
| | Boy | Son of the sea | |
| | Girl | Lady; Princess; Noblewoman | |
| | Boy | A Spear; Stone; Rock; Hill point; Sharp; Pointed; Fisherman | |
| | Girl | Worthy of praise; Croatian form of Antonella | |
| | Boy | A broad-shouldered person | |
| | Girl | Ray of light; Grace; Favour | |
| | Girl | Greek Goddess of love, charm, and beauty; Foam | |
| | Girl | Eager; Ardent; Heaven | |
| | Unisex | Gift of Yahweh | |
| | Boy | Earth; Wide | |
| | Boy | Distant | |
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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