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 | Bearer of Christ; One who carries Christ | |
| | Girl | Church | |
| | Boy | God will strengthen | |
| | Girl | Torch; Shining light | |
| | Boy | Gracious; Merciful; Soldier | |
| | Girl | Pleasantness; Beautiful; Straight; Direct | |
| | Boy | Son of Jack; God is gracious | |
| | Girl | Illusion; Magic; Sea of bitterness; Beloved; Good mother; Dame | |
| | Boy | Yahweh is salvation; God saves | |
| | Girl | Birthday; Birthday of the God; Christmas; Festival of the nativity | |
| | Boy | Man; Manly; Brave; Strength; Warrior | |
| | Girl | King's meadow; Victory | |
| | Boy | God is salvation | |
| | Girl | Delicate | |
| | Boy | Gift of God; God has given; He gave | |
| | Girl | Clear; Bright; Famous | |
| | Boy | Champion; Famous; Loud; Descendant of Nuallán | |
| | Girl | Noble strength | |
| | Boy | Man from Hadria | |
| | Girl | Ascending; Highborn; Exalted; Sublime; Lofty | |
| | Girl | A precious red jewel; Red gemstone | |
| | Boy | One with the crooked nose | |
| |  Unisex | Saint James; Holder of the heel; Supplanter | |
| | Girl | Broken land; Marsh; One who lives near a brook | |
| | Boy | Ruler of elves; King of elves | |
| | Boy | Ascension; My God; My God is an oath; Torch | |
| | Girl | Noble; Kind; Nobility | |
| | Boy | Exalted; High mountain | |
| | Girl | Name of the season Autumn; Fall | |
| | Unisex | Little king | |
| | Unisex | Royal child; Heavenly flowers | |
| | Boy | A messenger | |
| | Unisex | Open grassy plain | |
| | Unisex | Barrel builder | |
| | Boy | Craft; Cunning | |
| | Girl | Strong; Vigourous; Healthy | |
| | Girl | Helmeted head; Armored head | |
| | Boy | From the east town | |
| | Boy | Sea; Keeper of the keys; Shell; Pier; From the sea | |
| | Girl | Of Magdala; Tower | |
| | Boy | A Christian; Follower of Jesus Christ | |
| | Girl | God shall grow; Jehovah increases | |
| | Boy | Long hill | |
| | Girl | Beautiful; God is my oath | |
| | Unisex | Scholar; Shield; Eternal life; Strength; Love | |
| | Boy | From a coal town | |
| | Boy | Father is peace | |
| | Girl | She who is wise | |
| | Boy | Stream; One who lived near a brook or stream | |
| | Girl | Meadow of hay; Hay clearing | |
| | Boy | Gift of God | |
| | Girl | Princess; Noblewoman | |
| | Boy | Bright fame; Shining glory; Bright in counsel | |
| | Girl | Christmas day; Born on Christmas day; Of or concerning birth | |
| | Boy | Son of James; Supplanter | |
| | Boy | Yahweh is gracious | |
| | Girl | Man; Independent woman | |
| | Boy | Brave boar | |
| | Girl | Of noble birth; Nobility | |
| | Unisex | God is my strength | |
| | Boy | Son of the gray-haired man; Son of the steward | |
| | Unisex | Tranquility; Calmness | |
| | Boy | West meadow | |
| | Boy | Yahweh will exalt | |
| | Boy | A Hunter; Pursuer | |
| | Boy | Brave lion; Hard; Brave; Hardy | |
| | Girl | Maiden; Girl; Daughter | |
| | Boy | To descend; To flow down | |
| | Girl | Most holy; Golden life; Noble; Aryan | |
| | Boy | God will give; He will add | |
| | Boy | Ruler; King; Unceasing; Brave; Home | |
| | Girl | Woman from Lydia | |
| | Boy | Of the forest; Of the woods; Asked for; Prayed for | |
| | Girl | Princess; Noblewoman | |
| | Unisex | Precious green stone; Stone of the bowels | |
| | Boy | People's victory | |
| | Girl | To breathe; To live; Mother of life; Full of life | |
| | Boy | Keeper of the park | |
| | Boy | Beautiful; Handsome | |
| | Girl | Noble; Kind; Nobility | |
| | Girl | Of Magdala; High Tower | |
| | Boy | From the western town | |
| | Girl | Pipe player; Pepper | |
| | Boy | Grand; Majestic; To grow | |
| | Girl | Rye clearing | |
| | Boy | Lover of wolves; Hunter; Desiring wolves | |
| | Girl | Of Athens; Wise; Goddess of war and wisdom | |
| | Boy | Son of marsh dwellers; Descendant of Carra | |
| | Girl | Fighting man's estate; Warrior's town | |
| | Boy | Belonging to God | |
| | Girl | Boar meadow; Boar clearing | |
| | Boy | New house; Bright | |
| | Boy | Son of Jack | |
| | Unisex | Alive | |
| | Girl | Bright; Clear | |
| | Boy | Healer; To heal | |
| | Girl | Ewe; Beam of light; Counsel; Protection; Lake | |
| | Boy | Truth; Universal; Whole; Great | |
| | Girl | Lily; Purity; Innocence | |
| | Boy | Son of the Earth; Formed of earth; Red; One from the soil | |
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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