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 | One who is loving and caring | |
| |  Unisex | Return; Press out | |
| | Boy | Divine being; Immortal | |
| | Boy | Senior; Older | |
| | Girl | My God is an oath | |
| | Boy | Manly | |
| | Boy | Masculine; Manly; Courageous; Virility | |
| | Unisex | Descendant of Conghalach; Valiant | |
| | Girl | Torch; Moon | |
| | Boy | Close friend | |
| | Girl | My God is an oath; My God is help | |
| | Boy | Little fire | |
| | Girl | God is with us; A variant of Emmanuella | |
| | Boy | Noble valor; Kingly | |
| | Boy | Worshipped; Prayed; Great devotion | |
| | Girl | Brave; Vigorous; Industrious | |
| | Boy | Guardian of the bear | |
| | Boy | One belonging to the Illyrian tribe; Land; Earth | |
| | Girl | Rival | |
| | Boy | Deserving; Worthy; Venerable; Protector | |
| | Boy | God; Deity; Complete; Satisfied; Savior; Noble | |
| | Boy | Supporter; One who upholds | |
| | Girl | Big; Great; Diamond | |
| | Boy | Conqueror; Protector; Victorious | |
| | Unisex | Challenger's descendant; Offspring | |
| | Girl | Appealing; Delightful | |
| | Girl | One who is black | |
| | Girl | Work; Unceasing; Vigorous; Brave | |
| | Boy | Son of Adam; New | |
| | Boy | Notorious; High mountain; Name of an island | |
| | Boy | Noble; Strength | |
| | Girl | Home ruler; Star; God is my oath | |
| | Girl | Sweetly speaking; Well-spoken; Soft spoken | |
| | Boy | Solid; Enduring; Firm | |
| | Unisex | Beloved | |
| | Unisex | Strong; Powerful | |
| | Boy | God's helmet; Divine cauldron | |
| | Girl | Help; Support; Intellectual | |
| | Unisex | Man of prayer; Full of goodness | |
| | Boy | Holy mountain; Of Athena | |
| | Boy | Berries; Battle; Discord | |
| | Boy | Affection; Kindness; Compassion | |
| | Boy | Exalted, Venerable, To increase | |
| | Girl | My God has answered | |
| | Unisex | Ether; Heaven | |
| | Girl | Love; Ornamental; To appear; Fantasy | |
| | Girl | Band of warriors; Brave enemies | |
| | Boy | Oat merchant; Horse keeper | |
| | Boy | Golden-haired; Golden | |
| | Girl | Frenchman; Free one | |
| | Boy | Leopard; Cheetah | |
| | Unisex | Someone whose star sign is Aries; From Hadria; Noble | |
| | Girl | Happiness; Joy | |
| | Boy | Noble; Bright | |
| | Girl | Beautiful | |
| | Girl | Woman of the race or family | |
| | Girl | God is gracious | |
| | Unisex | Morning | |
| | Girl | Universal; Weary | |
| | Girl | White ring | |
| | Boy | We gave praises and he came | |
| | Girl | White ring; Fair; Blessed; White | |
| | Boy | Blessed; Righteous; Right-handed; Good fortune | |
| | Girl | Swallow; Three | |
| | Unisex | Belonging to those who are noble; Belonging to the high class; Those who belong to Illiyyeen | |
| | Girl | House owner; Lord of the manor; One who rules the home | |
| | Girl | Heaven; A variant spelling of Havanna | |
| | Unisex | Unceasing; Vigorous; Brave | |
| | Boy | Falcon | |
| | Girl | The hazel tree | |
| | Boy | Compassionate and merciful | |
| | Unisex | Ruler; King; Unceasing; Vigorous; Brave | |
| | Boy | Son of Bade | |
| | Unisex | Friendly; Affable; Pure; Chaste | |
| | Girl | Healthy wide; Whole wide; Sun | |
| | Boy | One who delivers goods | |
| | Girl | Happiness; Harmony; Graceful | |
| | Girl | To trust | |
| | Boy | Blessed; Blessing | |
| | Boy | Whole; Universal | |
| | Boy | Son of encouragement; Son of the Prophet; Son of consolation | |
| | Boy | Marker; Stake; Descendant; Scepter; Bronze | |
| | Girl | Greens; Light; Sun; Goddess of various Polynesian cultures | |
| | Boy | Strong and firm | |
| | Girl | Heart full of happiness and joy | |
| | Boy | One with fair shoulders | |
| | Boy | The Lord builds | |
| | Unisex | Of Arcadia | |
| | Unisex | Mystery; Secret; Home; Homestead | |
| | Boy | Bear | |
| | Boy | Bright | |
| | Unisex | Island's victor; Lively; To breathe | |
| | Unisex | The one who occupies the throne; SKy | |
| | Unisex | Virile | |
| | Boy | Bear; Bear-like; Stone; Bold | |
| | Unisex | Bear king | |
| | Boy | Fight; Battle; Young | |
| | Unisex | Fortunate; Good luck; Lucky | |
| | Boy | Physician; Healer; Goddess; Child of light; Morning | |
| | Boy | Broad; Slope of a hill | |
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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