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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
 |  Girl | Torch; Moon; Sweetly-speaking; Holy; Blessed; Noble | |
| | Girl | Adornment; Beauty; Excellence | |
| | Boy | A modern name for Lord Krishna | |
| |  Unisex | River; Enclosure; Yard; Town | |
| | Boy | Brilliant; Lily; Rose | |
| | Unisex | Fire; Flames | |
| | Unisex | The cool breeze | |
| | Boy | Fierce brightness; Each of the two; Pure | |
| | Unisex | From the town of Zepelin | |
| | Boy | Church wood | |
| | Unisex | Girdle; Belt | |
| | Boy | Greek river God; Greek dragon or serpent; Excellence of religion | |
| | Unisex | Wedge; Pile | |
| | Boy | Weary; Delicate | |
| | Unisex | Little dark-haired one; Black | |
| | Boy | Forest; Jungle; Wood; Blue | |
| | Unisex | Emperor; Ruler | |
| | Boy | From the long hill | |
| | Unisex | Holly | |
| | Unisex | Adventurous; Free-spirited | |
| | Boy | Attorney; He who practices the law | |
| | Boy | Friend | |
| | Girl | One who builds; One who lives a long life; Thrive; Grace; Immortal | |
| | Boy | Love; Bird trapping net | |
| | Unisex | Wide; Open | |
| | Boy | Sea; Land famous | |
| | Girl | Favour; Grace; Light | |
| | Boy | Brave lion; Hard; Brave; Hardy | |
| | Girl | Mouth of the Don (river); River mouth | |
| | Girl | Of Analisa; God has favored me | |
| | Girl | Yahweh is gracious | |
| | Boy | My father | |
| | Girl | Like an Angel; Messenger of God; Angel | |
| | Boy | Wolf | |
| | Boy | Little blackbird; Cloud | |
| | Girl | Grace; Favor | |
| | Boy | From Laurentum; Laurel tree | |
| | Girl | Grace; Favor | |
| | Boy | Laurel; From Laurentum | |
| | Girl | Flower; Priceless; Invaluable; Praiseworthy; Inestimable | |
| | Girl | Cheerful; Joy | |
| | Girl | Dawn; Auspicious morning; Star; Immortal; Ambrosia; Favored; Graceful | |
| | Boy | To elect; To choose | |
| | Girl | From Apollo; Strength | |
| | Boy | Gray-haired; Sacred | |
| | Boy | Cold valley; Coal valley | |
| | Unisex | Noble; Respectful | |
| | Boy | A strong and steady person | |
| | Unisex | Gift from God | |
| | Girl | Worship | |
| | Boy | An illustrious fighter | |
| | Unisex | Quality of supreme; Beyond birth | |
| | Girl | Angel; Messenger of God; Hero; Valiant one | |
| | Boy | From Loukas; A person from Lucania | |
| | Unisex | Son of the marsh-dwellers | |
| | Girl | Ever ruler; Heather | |
| | Girl | Most holy; Sacred | |
| | Unisex | Peaceful | |
| | Girl | Famous in battle; Great warrior | |
| | Boy | Great; Something big; Large; Colossal | |
| | Girl | Of Artemis | |
| | Boy | Great; Big; Eminent; Nobility; Moon; Head of secret organization | |
| | Girl | Princess; Leader | |
| | Boy | Magnificent; Glorious | |
| | Girl | Unceasing; Vigorous; Brave | |
| | Girl | Devoted to the Goddess Neith; Belonging to the Goddess; She belongs to her father | |
| | Boy | One who is blessed and happy | |
| | Girl | Friend; A cloud; Devoted to the goddess Neith | |
| | Girl | To sparkle | |
| | Unisex | Corposant; Moon; Sun; Most holy; Noble | |
| | Girl | Noble; Honorable; Walking or passage | |
| | Girl | Divine light | |
| | Boy | Sea; Lord; Horse; Firm; Month of March | |
| | Girl | Unceasing; Vigorous; Brave; Big mound | |
| | Girl | Name of an angel | |
| | Girl | Iris; A flowering plant | |
| | Boy | Golden | |
| | Unisex | Village; Unite; Apricot | |
| | Unisex | Yahweh has said | |
| | Girl | Solitary clearing | |
| | Boy | Famous friend; Sea friend; Bone marrow; Eminent; Noble; Wish; Desire; Young goat or kid | |
| | Girl | My joy | |
| | Boy | Anointed; Messiah | |
| | Boy | Fate; Destiny; Predestination | |
| | Girl | Unique; Special | |
| | Girl | A little ring | |
| | Boy | A land of lakes or fjords; Viking; Scandinavian | |
| | Girl | A rising star | |
| | Boy | Moorish | |
| | Unisex | Love | |
| | Boy | Moon; Beautiful | |
| | Girl | From Laurentum; Laurel | |
| | Boy | One who is powerful and strong | |
| | Boy | Greater; Bigger; Bright; Leader | |
| | Girl | Noble and beautiful | |
| | Boy | Unique; Enchanting; Graceful | |
| | Girl | God is my oath; Diminutive of Elizabeth | |
| | Girl | Golden; Gilded | |
| | Girl | Pretty and good | |
| | Boy | Bright sea; Ruler of the sea | |
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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