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 | One who is helped by God | |
| | Girl | Sword | |
| |  Unisex | Again; Backwards | |
| | Girl | The exalted one | |
| | Girl | The exalted one | |
| | Unisex | Flower or thistle; My determination; My resolution | |
| | Girl | The exalted one; From Britain | |
| | Unisex | She who walks in the sea; Semitic mother goddess | |
| | Boy | Place Name; Where Birches Grow | |
| | Boy | Inspiration | |
| | Unisex | One who was a bailiff; Lake | |
| | Girl | Pure; Each of the two; My consecration of your name | |
| | Boy | Large and elegant; Magnificent | |
| | Girl | Beautiful gift; Gift of beauty | |
| | Unisex | Muddy water; Name of a river; | |
| | Unisex | Will helmet | |
| | Girl | Religious attendant; Noble; Bent nose | |
| | Unisex | Dearly loved; Dear to the heart | |
| | Girl | Whiteness; Clarity | |
| | Girl | Charity | |
| | Girl | Grace; Kindness | |
| | Unisex | Worshipper of God; Daughter | |
| | Girl | Free man | |
| | Girl | A free person | |
| | Girl | Loved | |
| | Girl | Grow; Increase; Related to spring time | |
| | Girl | Army; Manly; Man | |
| | Girl | Chase, Hunt; Beautiful; Gentle | |
| | Girl | Golden flower; Follower of Christ | |
| | Girl | Follower of Lord Jesus; Beautiful | |
| | Unisex | Hill; Might; Power; Favor; Grace | |
| | Girl | Little ashes | |
| | Girl | Bright; Clear; Famous | |
| | Girl | Illustrious; Famous | |
| | Girl | To strengthen greatly; Strength | |
| | Girl | Steadfast | |
| | Girl | Consolation | |
| | Unisex | Bringing victory; Little rabbit | |
| | Girl | Maiden | |
| | Girl | Maiden | |
| | Girl | Coral; Precious gemstone made by polishing coral | |
| | Boy | Pure; Powerful warrior | |
| | Unisex | Light | |
| | Girl | Maiden | |
| | Girl | Free man; Army | |
| | Girl | A Christian; Anointed | |
| | Girl | Someone living by a main road, carrera; Thoroughfare; Cart | |
| | Girl | At the cross | |
| | Girl | Laurel bush | |
| | Boy | Victory | |
| | Unisex | Canary songbird | |
| | Unisex | Thistle | |
| | Unisex | Charismatic; Kind; Personal magnetism | |
| | Girl | God is my judge | |
| | Girl | God is a judge | |
| | Girl | God is my protector | |
| | Girl | Victory of the people | |
| | Unisex | Pearl; Gem | |
| | Boy | Descendant of a valiant man | |
| | Unisex | Strength; Valor; Power | |
| | Girl | Bee | |
| | Boy | Maiden; Little spear | |
| | Unisex | Strong; Independent | |
| | Girl | Sorrow; Daughter | |
| | Girl | Delight; Pleasure | |
| | Girl | Noble; Delight; Pleasure | |
| | Girl | Downpour | |
| | Girl | The half one | |
| | Unisex | Hummingbird | |
| | Girl | Of Zeus | |
| | Girl | Delicate, captivating, graceful | |
| | Girl | Divine | |
| | Girl | Fortitude; Steadfastness; Determination; Goddess Laxmi | |
| | Girl | Diamond | |
| | Unisex | Stable | |
| | Girl | Dominic Republic version of Diana; Luminous; Perfect | |
| | Unisex | Woman from Cythus | |
| | Unisex | Gift of God; Beautiful | |
| | Girl | Goddess-like; Sky; Shine; Of Zeus | |
| | Boy | Town for deer | |
| | Boy | Rich guard; Long lazy man | |
| | Girl | God's gift | |
| | Girl | Bee; Peace; Black; Dove | |
| | Boy | Beloved; Uncle | |
| | Girl | Belonging to the river Devika; Army ranking | |
| | Girl | Sweet | |
| | Girl | Thor's stone | |
| | Girl | Black wood; Ebony tree | |
| | Girl | Queen; Beautiful woman | |
| | Girl | Noble | |
| | Girl | Song | |
| | Girl | Desired; Torch; Radiance | |
| | Girl | Faith; Virtuous; Pious; God-fearing; Devoted to God | |
| | Unisex | A person who lived near a dale or valley | |
| | Girl | To hate; Desired; Wished | |
| | Girl | Dream; Vision; A beautiful rose | |
| | Girl | Goddess | |
| | Unisex | Noble; Delicate; Of Delos | |
| | Girl | At that hour | |
| | Girl | My God is an oath | |
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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