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
Auberon		Girl	Elf ruler; Elf king; Noble bear
Brandin		Boy	Broom hill
Graycie		Girl	Graceful
Brawley		Boy	Meadow; Fine; Handsome; Excellent
Asil-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-Popularity:-Complete-Guide		Boy	Noble; Evening time; Nighttime; Original; Deep-rooted
Flannery		Girl	Descendant of Flannghal; Red valor
Brick		Boy	Good fellow; Descendant of Breac; Freckled
Jamela		Girl	A beautiful girl
Jamisyn		Girl	A name for girls
Brisyn		Boy	Son of Bryce
Aviram-Name-Guide:-Pronunciation,-Meaning,-Popularity-&-More		Boy	My father is exalted; My father is strong
Aukai		Unisex	Seafarer
Avyaansh		Boy	Indestructible part; Part of indestructible
Broc		Boy	Badger; Badger-like
Bron		Boy	Someone with brown or dark hair or skin; Blessed breast; White Raven; Source; Spring
Janita		Girl	God's grace; Coming into life; Commenced
Gorgeous		Unisex	Beautiful; Attractive; Stunning; Very Pleasant
Heilyn-Name-Guide:-Pronunciation,-Meaning-&-Variations		Boy	Wine bearer; Dispenser
Buster		Boy	Tough guy; Pockmark; Boil
Cabot		Boy	Head; To sail
Hosna-Baby-Name:-Pronunciation,-Popularity,-And-Variations		Girl	Beautiful; Lovely; Charming
Caedmon-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History-&-Musical-Legacy		Boy	Battle; Battler
Hurrem		Girl	Joyful; Happy
Harir		Unisex	Silk; Silken cloth
Jerelyn		Girl	Clever and daring girl
Jerrica		Girl	Yahweh will exalt; Sacred name; Spear ruler
Cainon		Boy	Possession
Ivianna		Girl	God is gracious
Jessamine-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Meaning,-History-&-Variations		Girl	Jasmine
Ayodele		Boy	Joy has returned
Caldwell		Boy	Cold stream
Calhoun		Boy	Narrow wood or corner
Azhar		Unisex	A shining and luminous being; Brilliant; Bright
Johanne		Girl	God is gracious
Carey		Boy	Black
Carnell		Boy	Crossbow man; Archer; Defender of the castle
Himari		Unisex	Gentle; Sunny; Peaceful
Jolisa		Girl	God is an oath; God is gracious
Cas-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History,-And-Popularity-Explained		Boy	Treasurer; Curly haired
Jahlia-Name-Meaning-&-Origin:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	High; Lofty; Sublime
Jonelle		Girl	God is gracious
Catarino		Boy	Each of the two; Pure
Badr		Boy	Full moon
Cayetano		Boy	From Caitea
Inori-Baby-Name:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Meaning-&-Pronunciation		Unisex	Prayer
Baine		Unisex	White; Fair
Julee		Girl	Downy-bearded; Devoted to Jove
Chai-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	A lively person who is filled with joy; Flavored tea; Man; Victory; Ornamental hairpin
Isaura		Unisex	From Isauria
Juli		Girl	Downy-bearded; Devoted to Jove; Youthful; Juvenile
Jalina-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Popularity-&-Pronunciation		Girl	Dew; Hoarfrost
Blanton		Boy	Dweller at a homestead at the end or on a point
Juliani		Girl	Physically fit; Noble; Generous, kind
Julienne-Baby-Name-Complete-Guide:-Meaning,-Origin-&-Popularity		Girl	Jove's child; Youthful; Downy-bearded; Devoted to Jove
Borja		Boy	Tower
Baylon		Unisex	Confusion; Confused
Chiron-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History,-And-Popularity-Guide		Boy	Skilled with the hands
Janis		Boy	God is gracious
Braun		Boy	Brown-haired or brown-skinned
Chord-Name:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Origin,-Meaning-&-Popularity		Boy	A group of notes or strings; Musical triad
Jaileen		Unisex	Jubilant; Joyful
Christoph:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Origin,-Meaning-&-History		Boy	Bearer of Christ
Breton		Boy	Of or relating to the region of Brittany or Breton
Jaimie		Boy	Supplanter; May God protect; Holder of the heel
Christyan		Boy	Christ's follower
Jakhia		Unisex	Unique and charismatic
Bowe-Name:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Meaning,-Popularity-&-Traits		Unisex	Victorious; Bow; Bowman; To bend; Arch
Cinco		Boy	Tall; High
Kanani-Name-Complete-Guide:-Meaning,-Popularity,-And-Variations		Girl	The one who is beautiful; The beauty
Cleon-Name-Meaning-Complete-Guide:-Origin,-History,-Popularity		Boy	Glory
Jenavie		Girl	Family; Kin; Woman, wife
Constantinos		Boy	Steadfast; Constant
Karena		Girl	The pure one
Karie		Girl	Pure; Love; Bent woman; White; Blessed; Crooked woman
Cornelious		Boy	Horn
Jessabelle-Name-Guide:-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-Insights		Girl	To exalt; To dwell; To behold; My God is an oath
Kathlyn-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin-&-Variants		Girl	Pure and simple; Clear; Each of the two
Corrado		Boy	Brave counsel
Janny		Girl	God is gracious
Brinson		Unisex	Habitational name from Briençun
Katrin		Girl	Natural; Clear; Pure; Clean; Innocent
Johanny		Boy	God is gracious
Jazzy		Girl	Jasmine (yas flower); Music genre Jazz; Energetic
Jolissa		Boy	My God is an oath
Kaylea		Girl	Slender; Who is like God
Josee		Girl	God will add
Caige-Name-Meaning,-Origin-&-History:-Complete-Guide		Girl	Keeper of a cage; Enclosed space; Hollow place; An enclosure for animals; Coop; Hive; Stall; Seats in a theater
Daiden		Boy	Big group
Daimon		Boy	To tame
Keelyn		Girl	Slender; Fair
Keiani		Girl	She is ancient
Buxton		Unisex	Farmstead or settlement of Buck's people; Bowing stones
Caid		Unisex	Round
Danish		Boy	Learning; Knowledge
Keliyah		Girl	Citadel; Fort
Cailan-Baby-Name:-Irish-Origin,-Meaning,-Popularity-&-Nicknames		Boy	Slender; Petite; Thin
Caiman		Unisex	Crocodile
Darold		Boy	Open; From Airelle
Darwyn		Boy	Dear friend
Joshlyn-Baby-Name-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning-&-Popularity		Unisex	Yahweh is salvation

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.

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