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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
 |  Girl | The brave one | |
| |  Unisex | Praise | |
| | Boy | Vastness of sky; Straightforward; Open minded; Good; Perfect | |
| | Girl | Someone from Kinder; Queen mother; A loved one | |
| | Girl | Girl from the royal meadow | |
| | Boy | Lord of the Bull | |
| | Boy | Hyacinth plant | |
| | Unisex | Habitational name; Beacon | |
| | Girl | Night of the Full Moon | |
| | Boy | Variation of Jacob; Supplanter | |
| | Girl | Beautiful; Fighter; Precious jewel | |
| | Boy | Supplanter; May God protect; Holder of the heel | |
| | Girl | Guelder rose | |
| | Unisex | Pure white; Pale; Life; Alive; Awake; One with self-respect | |
| | Unisex | Royal; Kingly | |
| | Boy | Creek; Rivulet; Stream | |
| | Girl | Butterfly | |
| | Girl | Alchemy; Rare; Peace; Righteous | |
| | Boy | A deep gorge; Small reed | |
| | Boy | Handsome; Beauty | |
| | Girl | Handsome; Beautiful; Good; Greatest champion; Royal power; Bold power; Chief hero | |
| | Unisex | She that conceals | |
| | Boy | Supplanter; Holder of the heel | |
| | Unisex | Good mother; Dame | |
| | Unisex | Light; Brightness | |
| | Girl | Lighting; Scattering; An ancient Indian tribe | |
| | Unisex | Birch; Truth; Humble servant | |
| | Boy | Benefactor | |
| | Unisex | Holy well; Holy spring | |
| | Boy | Divine victory; God of victory | |
| | Boy | My God is Yahu | |
| | Boy | He comes in peace | |
| | Girl | Great; Major; Greatest | |
| | Unisex | Grace; Kindness; Favor | |
| | Girl | She who has won | |
| | Boy | Name of the pillar in front of Solomon's Temple; To establish; He establishes | |
| | Girl | From Cyneburg's field; Royal fortress; Bold; Brave | |
| | Boy | Shining; Holy city; Enlightenment | |
| | Girl | Mirror; Capital city; Respectful; Polite | |
| | Boy | He who laughs, God will laugh | |
| | Unisex | A species of orchid | |
| | Boy | Piece of God | |
| | Girl | Playful; Charming; Desirable | |
| | Girl | The pool | |
| | Girl | Living with grace; Ancient | |
| | Unisex | New moon | |
| | Unisex | Beauty; Joy; Nature; Urge; Happiness; Purest portion of oil; Torch; Cheerful; My God is Yahweh | |
| | Girl | Kingdom of King Lothar | |
| | Unisex | Joyful, kind-hearted, compassionate | |
| | Boy | Established by God | |
| | Girl | Laurel tree; French variant of Laurel | |
| | Unisex | Hermitage; Retreat; Worthy lord | |
| | Girl | An individual who is purified and cleansed; Of pure soul | |
| | Boy | Eucalyptus tree | |
| | Boy | To sing; To shout | |
| | Unisex | Strong; Brave; Noble | |
| | Boy | He who is leading the people | |
| | Boy | One who guards the treasure | |
| | Unisex | Reward; Man of hire | |
| | Boy | Just; Righteous; Fair; Judicious | |
| | Boy | Christian; Follower of Christ | |
| | Unisex | God is with me | |
| | Unisex | Ciar's people; Castle | |
| | Unisex | Laughter; He will laugh | |
| | Boy | One who is living; Eternal; Immortal | |
| | Girl | Bright; Clear; White; Name of an island | |
| | Unisex | Generous; To support | |
| | Boy | King's meadow; One who comes from the King's field | |
| | Girl | A flower | |
| | Girl | Immaculate; Pure | |
| | Boy | God is gracious | |
| | Girl | One who lives on the banks of the Lima river; Beautiful horse; Black; Dawn; Reason; Power; Establish | |
| | Girl | Beautiful jade; Gem; Forest | |
| | Girl | Linden tree; Soft; Flexible; Beautiful | |
| | Girl | God is my oath | |
| | Girl | Crystal; Clear; Ice | |
| | Girl | My God is an oath; Favor; Grace | |
| | Boy | Power; Force | |
| | Girl | God is with you | |
| | Girl | Laurel tree; Famous army; Kingdom of Lothar; Favor; Grace | |
| | Girl | Laurel tree | |
| | Boy | God is merciful; God is Gracious | |
| | Girl | Kingdom of Lothar | |
| | Boy | Descent | |
| | Girl | Love; Young female wolf | |
| | Girl | Shining; Radiant | |
| | Unisex | Snake charmer; Who Jehovah directs | |
| | Girl | Light | |
| | Girl | Mosque; Supplanter; May God protect | |
| | Girl | Favor of the people; Beloved of the people | |
| | Boy | Cry of joy | |
| | Boy | Jehovah increases | |
| | Girl | From Lavinium | |
| | Girl | My beautiful one; Lovable | |
| | Girl | Who is like God | |
| | Girl | Graceful; Charming; Pleasant | |
| | Unisex | A rare blue variety of mineral silicate | |
| | Boy | Fearless | |
| | Unisex | From Laurentum | |
| | Unisex | Holder of the heel; Supplanter | |
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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