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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
 |  Boy | A heavenly body | |
| | Girl | The Lord is exalted | |
| |  Unisex | Lion of God | |
| | Girl | Purity; Each of the two; My consecration of your name | |
| | Unisex | Little fire; God of thunder | |
| | Girl | Darling; Beloved | |
| | Boy | Wood; Homestead; From the soldier's land | |
| | Unisex | Intelligent, wise, and bright person | |
| | Unisex | Salmon; Broad | |
| | Girl | Blooming; Green shoot | |
| | Boy | Golden; Yellow-haired | |
| | Unisex | Eagle battle; Leopard's bane | |
| | Girl | Sky; Heaven | |
| | Unisex | Sun; Ether | |
| | Girl | Ireland; Most holy; High mountain; Exalted; Enlightened | |
| | Boy | Descendent of Bruadar | |
| | Unisex | Bold; Shameless; Obvious; Made of brass; Of brass color | |
| | Girl | Already seen; Before | |
| | Boy | Order; Decency; Universe | |
| | Girl | Dry; Flower | |
| | Unisex | Habitational name | |
| | Girl | Song; Hymn | |
| | Boy | Slayer; Arrow; To build | |
| | Boy | Son of Brice | |
| | Boy | Meadow across the cross | |
| | Boy | Hollow | |
| | Girl | From Denmark | |
| | Boy | Brave counsel; Courteous | |
| | Boy | The region encompassing Romania and Moldova | |
| | Girl | One from Airelle in France; Possessing goodness | |
| | Unisex | Wild horse; Rough | |
| | Girl | Divine; Goddess-like; Valley; Chief; Deed | |
| | Boy | The blind man | |
| | Girl | High power; East | |
| | Unisex | Strong; Courageous; Intelligent | |
| | Girl | Valley; Divine; Avenged; Of Diana | |
| | Boy | Brun's clearing; Brown clearing | |
| | Girl | Earth; A holy place; Stream | |
| | Boy | Beloved; Uncle | |
| | Girl | Adorn; Heart; She who delights the heart | |
| | Boy | Beloved; Calf; Fox; Fawn; Little black one | |
| | Unisex | To calcify; Limestone; To bring | |
| | Unisex | Descendant of Breisleán; Strife | |
| | Unisex | Hard foot; Steadfastness; Endurance | |
| | Boy | One who resides near the pond | |
| | Unisex | Friend | |
| | Girl | The other Aenor; Light | |
| | Girl | Armyman | |
| | Girl | Nobility; Son of Alan or Alexander; Son of Ellis; My God is Yahweh | |
| | Boy | Part of Divine; Spiritual Wisdom; Religious; Pious | |
| | Boy | Ridge; Hilltop | |
| | Unisex | Majestic; Appealing; Beautiful | |
| | Girl | To live; To breathe | |
| | Boy | Maker or seller of woolen cloth | |
| | Girl | Life; Breathe; Hazelnut | |
| | Girl | The dahlia flower | |
| | Unisex | Maiden; Heart | |
| | Unisex | Descendant of the helpful one or wealthy one | |
| | Boy | Whole; Complete; Entire; Absolute | |
| | Unisex | Dahlia | |
| | Girl | Juniper; White phantom | |
| | Boy | Of Greece; One from Hellas | |
| | Boy | Fountain | |
| | Boy | Sun's first ray | |
| | Girl | Country; Nation; Land; Sword; Princess | |
| | Boy | My God is help | |
| | Boy | Descendant; Familiarity | |
| | Boy | The God is Yahweh; Ellis' town | |
| | Girl | The cooing of a pigeon | |
| | Unisex | Eternal God bless our daughter | |
| | Boy | Noble; Friend; Elf; King; Old | |
| | Boy | Dear friend | |
| | Boy | Desire; Longing | |
| | Girl | Deer clearing; Hart woodland | |
| | Girl | Blissful; Nobility; Nobleness | |
| | Girl | Follower of Demeter; Earth mother | |
| | Girl | Rival | |
| | Girl | Diamond; One of the many names of goddess Lakshmi | |
| | Boy | Fruitful | |
| | Boy | God is gracious; Victor with good fortune | |
| | Girl | Sweet; Honey; Star | |
| | Unisex | Noble; High class | |
| | Girl | God is my oath | |
| | Boy | Panther | |
| | Boy | One who is like a falcon | |
| | Unisex | To visit; To tend; To construct; To enliven | |
| | Girl | Hyacinth flower | |
| | Boy | Walk with wealth | |
| | Unisex | One who dodges; One who avoids | |
| | Girl | Supplanter; May God protect; Holder of the heel | |
| | Boy | Free; Independent; Lord | |
| | Girl | A mountain goat | |
| | Boy | Noble; Generous | |
| | Unisex | Of the Lord; Child born on Sunday | |
| | Boy | God is gracious; Free; Frenchman | |
| | Girl | He loves | |
| | Boy | Heap of witness | |
| | Girl | Ganga river; Daughter | |
| | Boy | Big; Tall; Large fields | |
| | Unisex | Blood | |
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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