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 | Dear friend | |
| | Girl | Morning star; Venus | |
| |  Unisex | Ditch town | |
| | Girl | May God protect; Supplanter; Holder of the heel | |
| | Boy | Hearing; Listening | |
| | Boy | From the valley | |
| | Girl | Ray of light; Advice; Counselor; Wise protector | |
| | Boy | Determined guardian; Resolute protector | |
| | Unisex | Vigilant; Alert; Watchful | |
| | Girl | God is my judge; God given; Wise; Pearl; Brave; Wise; Arbiter; Valley of meadow | |
| | Boy | From the ash tree clearing | |
| | Boy | Gift of Yahweh; Gift of God | |
| | Girl | Dame; Good mother; Mine; Beloved; Wished-for child; Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness | |
| | Boy | Greatest; Supreme; Maximum; Eldest | |
| | Unisex | From the Western town; Enclosure; Yard | |
| | Girl | Slender; Graceful | |
| | Girl | White mountain; Handsome; Fair; Respect; Esteem | |
| | Boy | God is gracious; Manly | |
| | Boy | One who is tough as a rock | |
| | Unisex | Resolute protector; Noble spirit; River Wylye; Willow clearing; Crafty | |
| | Girl | Grass clearing; Meadow | |
| | Girl | Dew from god | |
| | Unisex | To suffer | |
| | Girl | Work; Unceasing; Vigorous; Brave | |
| | Boy | Coal town | |
| | Boy | Ancestor's descendant; Olive; Olive tree; All guard | |
| | Girl | Burning ones; Fiery ones; An order of angels, each with six wings | |
| | Boy | Generous; Dignified; Noble | |
| | Boy | Pain; Sorrow; Distress; Grief | |
| | Girl | Desired; Wished | |
| | Girl | Boar meadow; Boar clearing | |
| | Boy | Barrel maker | |
| | Girl | Great forest; Garden of Eden; High valley | |
| | Unisex | Lord have mercy | |
| | Unisex | Son of Col; Victory of the people | |
| | Girl | God is gracious; To Earn; To Reap; Creature; Living being | |
| | Girl | Pure; Brave; Warrior; Flower; Lotus; Water lily | |
| | Boy | Boisterous; Rambunctious | |
| | Unisex | Ceramic pitcher or container; One who makes jugs; Cross symbol; Crossroads | |
| | Girl | Free person; Little; Womanly | |
| | Boy | Golden; The golden one | |
| | Girl | Heavenly flower; Dark; Heavenly May | |
| | Girl | Noble; Sublime; Exalted; Heavenly; High; Divine | |
| | Unisex | Faithful; Trustworthy; Honest | |
| | Girl | High; Lofty; Sublime | |
| | Girl | Of the day | |
| | Boy | Light; Famous warrior | |
| | Girl | Grace; Favor | |
| | Boy | Son of marsh dwellers; Descendant of Carra | |
| | Unisex | Heavenly flowers; Royal child | |
| | Boy | Yahweh is good | |
| | Girl | Water; Good mother; Illusion; Courage | |
| | Boy | West wind; Greek god of the west wind | |
| | Girl | Christmas day; Born on Christmas day | |
| | Boy | A wide hillside; From Bradden | |
| | Boy | Ornament of God; God passes by | |
| | Girl | Blue; Precious gem | |
| | Boy | Earnest; Warrior; Serious | |
| | Girl | Lily of the valley; Lotus; Rose | |
| | Boy | A brave person; Hero; Warrior; To be powerful or valiant; To make a heroic effort; Faith; True | |
| | Boy | Herald; Similar; Counterpart | |
| | Girl | Sole ruler; Eternal ruler; Ever powerful; Heather | |
| | Boy | Wolf counsel | |
| | Boy | Sacred name | |
| | Boy | Hope; Expectations | |
| | Unisex | Respectable; Intelligence; Happiness; Honorable; Awe-inspiring; Vision-filled | |
| | Girl | A brave heart of a woman; Courageous; Beautiful little queen; Rye clearing | |
| | Girl | Most holy | |
| | Boy | God's gift | |
| | Girl | Dark; Black | |
| | Girl | Great queen; Great goddess | |
| | Boy | Deer; Gazelle; Roebuck | |
| | Girl | Yahweh is gracious | |
| | Girl | Of the heavens; Celestial; Divine | |
| | Girl | Beautiful flower; Color; Design; Spring water; Delicate | |
| | Boy | Bright one; Giving light | |
| | Girl | Great; Whole; Brave; Vigorous; Unceasing | |
| | Boy | Serious; Generosity; Gift; Benevolent; Root | |
| | Boy | Greatest; Supreme; Paramount; Maximum; Highest | |
| | Boy | Young male horse | |
| | Girl | Voyager; Blessed | |
| | Boy | Uproar; Tumult; Brave battle; Argument; Unrestrained behavior | |
| | Boy | Greece; Eternal | |
| | Unisex | Brother | |
| | Boy | Treasurer | |
| | Boy | God is gracious; From Lucania | |
| | Girl | Member of the Gauts tribe; Joyous | |
| | Boy | Foreigner; Peace; Territory | |
| | Unisex | Lotus; Romantic love; From Laurentum; Compassion | |
| | Unisex | Brilliant; Bright; Shining; Splendor | |
| | Girl | Queen; Princess blessed by God | |
| | Boy | Son of Jen; Yahweh is gracious | |
| | Girl | Free man; Army | |
| | Boy | Cross | |
| | Girl | Dark-haired; One from the town of Arcy | |
| | Girl | Free man; Man; Army | |
| | Boy | Obedient; Listening; Hearing | |
| | Unisex | Poet; Young deer; Fawn; Little dark one | |
| | Girl | Hardworking; Industrious person; Battle | |
| | Boy | Hunter; Child of shadows; Of the raven | |
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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