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 | Weary; Meadow | |
| |  Unisex | Gift ofGod; Beautiful | |
| | Girl | Earth; Scatter; Beloved one | |
| | Unisex | From Laurentum; Laurel | |
| | Girl | A star of the sea; Rebelliousness; Wished for child; Beloved; Peaceful | |
| | Boy | Sun ray; Shining light; Torch; Tower; Of Magdala | |
| | Unisex | Night; Dark beauty; Shining | |
| | Boy | Increase; Addition; God will add | |
| | Girl | She who is beautiful | |
| | Boy | God is gracious | |
| | Girl | A woman sweet as a raspberry; A disciple of St. Columba | |
| | Unisex | Twinflower | |
| | Unisex | Linden tree; Twinflower | |
| | Girl | Island of many hills | |
| | Girl | Beloved; Wished for child | |
| | Boy | Exalted by Yahweh | |
| | Girl | A woman who must be admired; Wonderful | |
| | Boy | Down-flowing; Farmer | |
| | Unisex | Joined; Attached | |
| | Boy | Land worker; Farmer | |
| | Unisex | Case termination; Swift; Quick; Fleet | |
| | Girl | Pearl | |
| | Girl | Mars; The god of war; Warlike; Male | |
| | Unisex | Strong; Great; Famous | |
| | Girl | Pleasant wood; Marten wood; Boundary; Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished for child; Beloved; Love; A woman from Magdala | |
| | Girl | Girl from the Magdala | |
| | Unisex | Night; Dark | |
| | Girl | Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished-for child; Beloved; Love; Clearing | |
| | Girl | A bitter girl | |
| | Girl | Light; Illumination | |
| | Boy | Firefly; Radiant personality | |
| | Girl | Greatest; Supreme; Maximum; Eldest | |
| | Girl | Lovable | |
| | Boy | Dedicated to Juno; Younger; Young child | |
| | Girl | Lovable | |
| | Boy | God increases in strength, power | |
| | Unisex | One who has stolen horses | |
| | Girl | Beloved; Love | |
| | Girl | Peahen; Someone who is like a peacock | |
| | Boy | As God has written it or the will of God | |
| | Boy | Honest man | |
| | Girl | Whole; Complete; Virtuous | |
| | Girl | A girl with good qualities; Excellence; Merit; Virtue | |
| | Boy | Fiery | |
| | Unisex | He Shall Help; Helpful | |
| | Boy | River | |
| | Girl | Pumpkin | |
| | Unisex | Yahweh is gracious; To be gracious; World | |
| | Boy | Defender of mankind | |
| | Girl | Honey; Bee; Royalty | |
| | Girl | Melon | |
| | Unisex | To pull | |
| | Boy | To forgive; Ocean; Daytime; Heaven | |
| | Girl | Who is like God? | |
| | Boy | End; Remainder; Mind; Heart; Feeling; God is with us; Steady; Firm; Long; Handsome; Beautiful | |
| | Girl | Who is like God? | |
| | Girl | Who is like God | |
| | Unisex | The lady; Mistress; Queen | |
| | Girl | Who is like God | |
| | Unisex | God is gracious | |
| | Boy | Handsome John | |
| | Girl | An achiever; A winner | |
| | Boy | Beautiful; Blessed; Auspicious | |
| | Unisex | Causing to forget | |
| | Girl | The one who lived in the south region; One who is from South; Beautiful wave or ocean | |
| | Unisex | A glass bead | |
| | Boy | Pleasant wood; From the meadow near the lake | |
| | Unisex | Dedicated to Mars; Male | |
| | Girl | Wonderful; Ocean; Sea; Peace; Myrrh | |
| | Boy | The one whose nose is crooked | |
| | Boy | Brave and kind as the warrior; Clever; Skillful; Hero; Man; Brave | |
| | Boy | Strong; Manly; Masculine; Army | |
| | Unisex | God is gracious | |
| | Unisex | Spring; City on the far end of the sea | |
| | Boy | Fate; Garden | |
| | Girl | Flint (stone); Quartz; A hard stone of nearly pure silica; name of a fragrant plant; A hill near Mecca | |
| | Boy | Garden; Crimson; Occupational name for a carter; Pocket | |
| | Boy | One who is generous and distinguished | |
| | Girl | The sun; Warrior | |
| | Girl | Pleasant; Sweetness; Grace; Beauty | |
| | Girl | Gladness and joy | |
| | Girl | Rescue or escape; His younger sister | |
| | Boy | He is praised and fortunate | |
| | Girl | Fire | |
| | Unisex | Brave; Valiant; King | |
| | Unisex | Justice of the peace; Silver | |
| | Girl | Honey | |
| | Girl | Pleasantness; My delight; Delightfulness | |
| | Girl | Narcissus | |
| | Girl | Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished for child; Beloved | |
| | Girl | Wild rose | |
| | Unisex | To mix; Mingle; Meddle | |
| | Unisex | Payment; Tribute; Compensation | |
| | Unisex | Beautiful; Gracious; Kinsman | |
| | Unisex | Greater; Sea of bitterness; Pearl | |
| | Boy | Amount; Number; Wisdom; Flower | |
| | Girl | Of Eleanor; Shining one; Bright one | |
| | Boy | Peaceful tree | |
| | Unisex | Cable; To seize; Halter; Horse | |
| | Girl | Candle; Lamp; Strong; Black | |
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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