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
Browse Top Baby Names by Year
| Name | Gender | Meaning | |
|---|---|---|---|
 |  Girl | Dream; Vision | |
| | Boy | Weir; Crew | |
| | Girl | Affection; Famous warrior | |
| | Girl | Beautiful rose; Gentle horse | |
| | Boy | Brown battle | |
| | Boy | Father of light; My father is a light; Enlightener; God is my light | |
| | Girl | Lily; Purity; White | |
| | Boy | Swift; By strength | |
| |  Unisex | Emperor; King; Leader | |
| | Girl | Pearl | |
| | Girl | Golden flower | |
| | Girl | Nobleness; Nobility | |
| | Boy | Victorious people; People's victory; Daylight | |
| | Girl | The end; Mother city; Heavenly valley; Close to God; Night rain | |
| | Boy | Conscience; Mind; Heart; Good voice; Singer | |
| | Boy | My God is help | |
| | Unisex | Continuous improvement | |
| | Girl | Friend; Beloved | |
| | Girl | Beautiful maiden; Greek goddess of the underworld | |
| | Boy | Ruler of the people Rich people | |
| | Girl | My God is an oath | |
| | Girl | Leaping water; Town by the river; Rock | |
| | Boy | Advice; Counsel; Authority | |
| | Unisex | An inland body of water | |
| | Girl | Lame; Differently abled; Crippled; Closed | |
| | Boy | Mountain goat; Ibex | |
| | Unisex | By the white island | |
| | Girl | Rival; Excel | |
| | Boy | Little hawk; Mars; Dedicated to Mars; Male; Little warlike one | |
| | Girl | Violet; Purple flower | |
| | Boy | Gomeric's hill; Gumarich's hill | |
| | Girl | Our Lady of Guadalupe | |
| | Boy | Great judge; Law; Wedge; Famous | |
| | Unisex | One residing near the river Trent | |
| | Girl | A sign of miracle; God's existence and greatness; The verses of Quran | |
| | Girl | Fragrant jasmine flower; Forest of olive trees | |
| | Boy | Exalted nation | |
| | Boy | Warrior; Strong-willed protector | |
| | Unisex | Elm tree | |
| | Boy | Light; Hazelnut | |
| | Boy | An invented name | |
| | Girl | Jasmine | |
| | Girl | Breeze; Soft wind; Golden | |
| | Boy | Flowing down; Farmer | |
| | Boy | He shines; God enlightens | |
| | Boy | My power is Yahweh; Strength; Power; Salvation | |
| | Girl | Of Magdala; Tower; Son of Maud | |
| | Boy | Jack's son; God is gracious; Supplanter | |
| | Unisex | Cool water | |
| | Girl | Warlike; A young warrior; Dedicated to Mars | |
| | Boy | A clearing in the woods | |
| | Unisex | Admirable; Fine; Good; Learned; Favorable; Hawk-like; Fairy palace | |
| | Unisex | Heartfelt; Genuine; Pure; Clean | |
| | Girl | One who has a crooked mouth | |
| | Girl | Princess | |
| | Boy | Chest maker; Ash tree town | |
| | Boy | God is a judge | |
| | Girl | Beautiful; God is my oath | |
| | Girl | Beautiful lake; An inland body of water | |
| | Boy | Ancient; The descendant of Cianán | |
| | Unisex | Heavenly flowers; Royal child | |
| | Girl | Home ruler | |
| | Boy | Defender or helper of people | |
| | Boy | Ewe; Female sheep; Son of Rath; Grace | |
| | Boy | One who works as a roofer; Covering | |
| | Boy | Son of steward; Son of the bailiff | |
| | Boy | Lion; Heart | |
| | Boy | Yahweh remembers; God has remembered | |
| | Girl | Beautiful | |
| | Girl | Tenth; Ten | |
| | Boy | Who is like God | |
| | Girl | Spark; Lake | |
| | Boy | Sadness | |
| | Unisex | Smooth; Soft | |
| | Unisex | Wood; The Cross | |
| | Girl | Beautiful | |
| | Girl | Birthday; Christmas day; Birthday of the Lord | |
| | Boy | Descendant of Fionnán; Son of Finan; White; Blessed | |
| | Girl | Consecration | |
| | Girl | Dahlia flower | |
| | Boy | A Breton or a person from Brittany | |
| | Boy | Sky; Shine; Greek God of wine | |
| | Unisex | Faith; Firm conviction in unseen | |
| | Girl | Light; The other Aenor | |
| | Boy | Stoneworker; Home | |
| | Girl | The month of May | |
| | Boy | Comforter | |
| | Unisex | Maiden | |
| | Boy | King; Little king; Descendant of Rían; Little red one | |
| | Unisex | River; Land of the Indians | |
| | Girl | Friend of peace; Blessed reconcile | |
| | Boy | One who lives by the holly tree | |
| | Unisex | High cliff; Snow-capped; Promise; Knowledge; Rule; Ruler | |
| | Boy | One who is peaceful; Friend of God | |
| | Girl | Who is like God? | |
| | Boy | Stream; To tie | |
| | Boy | Gift | |
| | Boy | Name of God; God has heard | |
| | Girl | Paradise; God is gracious; The fair one | |
| | Girl | Friend; Companion | |
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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