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 | A chapter of the Quran | |
| | Boy | Boon; God of fire | |
| | Boy | Royal; King | |
| | Girl | Terebinth tree; God | |
| | Girl | My God is an oath; My God is abundance | |
| |  Unisex | Light; Lamp | |
| | Boy | Beloved of God | |
| | Boy | Town; Village; Neighbourhood; Name of a town | |
| | Boy | One who meditates | |
| | Boy | Vincent's settlement; Vine settlement; One is from Winton | |
| | Unisex | God's advocate; God's messenger | |
| | Girl | Brave; Vigorous | |
| | Boy | God is salvation | |
| | Boy | Horn; Tusk | |
| | Boy | Vital; Of life | |
| | Girl | Truthful; Loyal; One who believes in God; Fearless | |
| | Unisex | Shining goddess | |
| | Unisex | Brave | |
| | Girl | Great; Whole; Weary | |
| | Girl | Wagon maker; Cartwright | |
| | Unisex | Mountain lord | |
| | Boy | Unique; Peerless; Absolute one | |
| | Boy | Noble | |
| | Boy | Ever ruler; Eternal ruler | |
| | Girl | From Isigny, France | |
| | Boy | Dam settlement | |
| | Unisex | Brave; Courageous | |
| | Unisex | Good fortune | |
| | Girl | Friend; Companion | |
| | Unisex | Electricity; Lightning | |
| | Unisex | Noble; Royal; Regal; Leader | |
| | Unisex | Known; Popular | |
| | Boy | Friend of peace | |
| | Unisex | Leader; Guide; A remover of obstacles | |
| | Boy | Victorious; Strong; Beloved | |
| | Girl | Eagle; Serious; Earnest; Brisk; Vigorous | |
| | Boy | Friend's enclosure or town | |
| | Girl | Earnest; Serious | |
| | Girl | God is gracious | |
| | Unisex | Beloved; Reliant; Occupation; Flourish; Laugh; Deep; Truth; Reflection; Heart; Spirit | |
| | Girl | My God is an oath; Defending men | |
| | Unisex | To go; Pasture land or shelter for cattle | |
| | Boy | Willow; Battle hard; Brave | |
| | Girl | Sweetly speaking; Well-spoken | |
| | Girl | Lamb; Weeds in cereals | |
| | Girl | Life; Beauty; Bird; Hazelnut | |
| | Girl | Similarity | |
| | Unisex | Prosperity; Wealth; Happiness | |
| | Unisex | My God is Yahweh | |
| | Boy | Yahweh is gracious | |
| | Unisex | Will helmet; Resolute protector | |
| | Girl | Yew; Archer; Yahweh is gracious | |
| | Unisex | God is my salvation | |
| | Girl | Upright; One who lives forever | |
| | Unisex | Untamed; Wild; Uninhibited | |
| | Girl | To trust | |
| | Girl | A happy woman; A Joyous time | |
| | Unisex | Country; Society; Delight; Coquetry; Comfort; Affectation | |
| | Girl | Bean; Bean grower | |
| | Boy | Abundance; Prosperous; Rich and wealthy; Progressing | |
| | Girl | Loyalty; Belief | |
| | Girl | A victorious female | |
| | Boy | One who is intelligent | |
| | Girl | Fig | |
| | Girl | God is with us | |
| | Girl | A lucky woman; God expands wealth | |
| | Unisex | Bold; Spirited; Enchanting | |
| | Unisex | Unique and enchanting | |
| | Girl | Happiness; Fortune | |
| | Girl | A person who loves horses | |
| | Boy | Gift of God; God is gracious | |
| | Unisex | Young; Lord | |
| | Girl | Flower | |
| | Girl | Frenchman; A Germanic tribe; Land of the Franks | |
| | Boy | Gift from the Lord | |
| | Girl | Pious; Devout | |
| | Unisex | Supplanter; Holder of the heel; May God protect | |
| | Boy | The Lord is God | |
| | Unisex | Unique; Creative individual | |
| | Girl | Earth | |
| | Boy | Yahweh supports | |
| | Girl | Fair; White; One of the many names of Goddess Parvathi | |
| | Boy | Yahweh is perfect | |
| | Unisex | Born on Thursday; Jade; Mother of pearl; Friday | |
| | Girl | A type of song or hymn; Knowledge; Mother of Vedas | |
| | Boy | Little flower; To shine; To be radiant; To give light | |
| | Boy | Yahweh will protect; Holder of heel; Supplanter; Fame; Praise; Glory | |
| | Boy | Something which occurs in the summer | |
| | Boy | Solid; Enduring; Firm | |
| | Boy | Well-born; Noble | |
| | Girl | A worshiper of heavenly bodies | |
| | Girl | Graceful woman | |
| | Girl | World; Earth; Exalted; Pearl | |
| | Unisex | Red; Crimson | |
| | Unisex | God is gracious | |
| | Unisex | Vibrant and joyful | |
| | Girl | From the valley | |
| | Unisex | Yew tree settlement; Boar village | |
| | Girl | Land of grace; Favor; Divine mercy | |
| | Girl | God is gracious | |
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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