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 | He will add | |
| |  Unisex | Gift from God | |
| | Boy | Slender; Narrow | |
| | Girl | Good victory | |
| | Boy | Bold counselor | |
| | Girl | To breathe; Life; Bird | |
| | Boy | Man of law; Lawyer; Upstream | |
| | Unisex | Clean; Clear; Beautiful | |
| | Girl | Farmer; Earthworker | |
| | Boy | The greatest | |
| | Unisex | Cloud | |
| | Girl | Living or lived; Sweetheart | |
| | Unisex | Darling; Beautiful; Pretty | |
| | Girl | Strong; Powerful | |
| | Girl | Wish; Desire; Good Mother; Dame; Foster mother | |
| | Girl | Slender; Graceful | |
| | Unisex | Birch tree meadow | |
| | Boy | Soldier; Protector; Guardian; Universal; Whole | |
| | Girl | Throne; Sun; Young; Lord; Black | |
| | Boy | Cliff | |
| | Girl | She is a rose | |
| | Boy | Tomorrow; Wisdom queen | |
| | Unisex | Climbing evergreen plant | |
| | Boy | Praised; Admired; Important; Exalted | |
| | Girl | God is my strong man; Innocent; King of elves | |
| | Boy | Son of Jack; God is gracious | |
| | Girl | Noble strength | |
| | Boy | Wedge; Law; Assessment; Responsibility; Famous | |
| | Boy | Sea; Ocean; Soar; Fly | |
| | Girl | Sea; Hill fort | |
| | Boy | Nightingale; Song; Heart; Mind; Good voice; Conscience | |
| | Boy | Clay settlement | |
| | Girl | Sky; Heaven; Royal; Hope; Wool; Lion | |
| | Girl | Kept near to God; Yahweh has set aside | |
| | Boy | Narrows; Channel; Strait | |
| | Girl | Beauty and grace; Lovely | |
| | Boy | Bearer of light | |
| | Girl | Divine; Like a goddess; Roman goddess of the moon | |
| | Boy | Fortunate; Successful | |
| | Girl | Faith | |
| | Girl | Gift; Possessing goodness; One from Airelle in France; Oak tree | |
| | Girl | Solitary; Black fox | |
| | Boy | Brave ruler | |
| | Boy | Lord Shiva; Auspicious; Lucky | |
| | Girl | Well-spoken; Sweetly spoken | |
| | Unisex | From the alder grove; Descendant of Dubhshlaine | |
| | Boy | Steep; Uphill path; To climb | |
| | Boy | A gift of god | |
| | Girl | Moorish; Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished-for child; Beloved | |
| | Boy | God will add | |
| | Girl | God is gracious | |
| | Unisex | Night journey | |
| | Boy | Rich protection | |
| | Girl | Tender; Soft; Flexible; Beautiful | |
| | Girl | Adornment; Ornament; Noble; First-born girl; Island | |
| | Girl | Beautiful; Adorned; Little fire; Ever lasting; Leader; Delicate | |
| | Boy | Lion | |
| | Boy | Home ruler; Estate ruler | |
| | Girl | Blissful; Heavenly; Devoted to God | |
| | Girl | Precious gem stone; Jewel | |
| | Boy | Famous; Reputed; Renowned; Dew; Moisture; Wave; Vegetable; Greens; Sea | |
| | Girl | New lake | |
| | Girl | Veterans of Augustus; Retired or veteran | |
| | Boy | God is with us | |
| | Unisex | Jesus; Yahweh is salvation | |
| | Girl | Fasten; Flow; Beauty | |
| | Boy | A special loved one, always loving others | |
| | Boy | Bow warrior; Army; Yew tree | |
| | Girl | Rain; Rule with nobility; Honor confers a crown | |
| | Girl | Gift of God | |
| | Boy | Groundwork; Elementary; Bright | |
| | Unisex | Mainland; Object towards which sea is directed | |
| | Girl | Lady; Princess; Noblewoman | |
| | Unisex | God's strength; God sees | |
| | Boy | Tailor | |
| | Boy | Dry resinous wood; River bend; Trust; Loyalty; Boar | |
| | Unisex | Youthful | |
| | Unisex | A person from Keilor | |
| | Girl | Ruler; Commander; Prince | |
| | Girl | Hill; Might; Noble | |
| | Boy | One who has no duplicate; Non-duality; Unity | |
| | Unisex | A spiritual center of Islam; Birthplace of the Islamic Prophet Muhammad; To cry; Temple | |
| | Girl | Flax meadow; Linden or lime tree clearing | |
| | Girl | Wales; The people | |
| | Boy | Class; Hunt | |
| | Girl | Ancient; Enduring one; Light; God is gracious | |
| | Boy | Camp; Fortress | |
| | Unisex | To keep guard; Observe; A guard; Watch mountain | |
| | Boy | A strong man; Manly; Masculine | |
| | Girl | Star sun; Noble one | |
| | Unisex | Man from the forest; Wild | |
| | Boy | Greek God Dionysios; Of Zeus; Lasting | |
| | Girl | Victorious; Fortunate; Prosperous | |
| | Girl | Brave; Unceasing; Vigorous | |
| | Girl | Ireland | |
| | Boy | God is gracious | |
| | Unisex | Citadel in the center of Jerusalem; Heaven; Tide | |
| | Unisex | God is gracious | |
| | Girl | He will add; Jehovah increases | |
| | Unisex | Let the people return | |
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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