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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
 |  Boy | Enlightenment; Command | |
| | Girl | Gracious; Dear; Soldier | |
| | Boy | God; Deity | |
| | Boy | Snow leopard; Wolf | |
| |  Unisex | Defender; Helper of humankind; Defending men | |
| | Girl | Cherry blossom | |
| | Girl | Land of Eoghan | |
| | Boy | Father of multitudes | |
| | Boy | Protector; Doorman | |
| | Boy | Strength; Son of Cadán; Battle; Warrior; Companion | |
| | Girl | Wisdom | |
| | Boy | Pure; Chaste; Sinless; Lion | |
| | Boy | Rule of a wolf | |
| | Girl | Golden ray of the sun | |
| | Girl | A joyful and beautiful woman | |
| | Girl | Twilight; Star; Creative; Third | |
| | Boy | High mountain; Exalted; Gold | |
| | Boy | Ruler; King; Unceasing; Brave; Home | |
| | Girl | Jasmine flower | |
| | Unisex | Red-haired | |
| | Boy | Peaceful ruler | |
| | Boy | Treasurer | |
| | Girl | Noble; Honorable; Trade winds | |
| | Boy | Gravelly homestead; Gray home | |
| | Unisex | Sun | |
| | Boy | Mars; Male; God of War | |
| | Boy | One who comes from the protected, walled city | |
| | Girl | Beautiful and handsome | |
| | Unisex | Big; Large; Beautiful; Lovely | |
| | Boy | Yahweh is father | |
| | Girl | My God is an oath; My God is abundance | |
| | Unisex | Fierce and powerful | |
| | Girl | Favor; Grace; Pleasant; Spirit warrior | |
| | Girl | Unique; Graceful; Different; Precious; Joyful | |
| | Boy | A man of Christian faith; A Christian; Anointed | |
| | Boy | Man of vigor | |
| | Boy | Blessed; Happy | |
| | Girl | My God is an oath | |
| | Girl | Sweetheart; Friend | |
| | Girl | Follower of Christ; Anointed; A Christian | |
| | Unisex | Belonging to a deity | |
| | Boy | Name of an Armenian saint; A city in Ancient Armenia | |
| | Girl | Olive tree; Envious; Blue | |
| | Boy | God is gracious | |
| | Girl | Snow; Glow; Light; Gentle manner | |
| | Unisex | Memory of a loved one; Cherished or loving memory; Sea; Saltwater | |
| | Girl | Lyre; Weak; Sick | |
| | Boy | Right guidance | |
| | Boy | Populous; Flourishing | |
| | Girl | Devoted; Young religious attendant | |
| | Girl | Pleasantness; Delight | |
| | Girl | Olive; Olive tree; Ancestor's descendant; All cautious | |
| | Girl | Delicate or Fine person | |
| | Boy | Beam of light; Counsel; Protection; God is gracious | |
| | Girl | Rose flower; Adorned | |
| | Boy | Sheriff; Prefect; Local official | |
| | Boy | One who sees the son; Behold, a son | |
| | Girl | Ciar's people; Kingdom of Ciar; One with dark complexion | |
| | Girl | Dawn; Morning glory; Immortal; First ray of the sun | |
| | Unisex | Heaven; Sky; Ocean; Sea | |
| | Girl | Yahweh has adorned; God has adorned; God's jewel | |
| | Girl | Most holy | |
| | Girl | A clear individual; Happiness; Moon halo | |
| | Girl | Woman who shines | |
| | Unisex | People; Human group of the same origin | |
| | Unisex | Noble one; Champion; Famous | |
| | Girl | Heaven; Sky; Descendent of Caollaidhe; Of Keely | |
| | Boy | Wise; Victorious; Kettle | |
| | Girl | Pleasantness | |
| | Boy | A person from Scotland; One who speaks Scottish; A person who spoke Gaelic | |
| | Girl | Frenchman | |
| | Boy | Burning; Glowing; Star | |
| | Boy | Lion of God; Strength of God | |
| | Girl | Gift; Blessing | |
| | Boy | Power of the army; Powerful warrior; Dweller by the wall; Forest | |
| | Boy | To make noise; To move impetuously; From Rome; Roman | |
| | Unisex | Measured flow; Symmetry; Arrangement | |
| | Boy | The Lord is exalted | |
| | Girl | Clear; Bright; Famous | |
| | Unisex | Advice or counsel of a ruler | |
| | Girl | A part of Lord Shiva; Formidable; The roarer; One who eradicates problems from the root | |
| | Boy | Captivator | |
| | Boy | Long Life; Good destiny | |
| | Girl | The capital city of Germany | |
| | Boy | Father; God is father; Father is El | |
| | Girl | Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished for child; Beloved; Love; A woman from Magdala | |
| | Girl | Courage; Daring spirit; Enthusiasm; Spunk; Smartness; Nerve | |
| | Unisex | Poetry; Verse | |
| | Unisex | Creative and independent | |
| | Boy | Of the forest | |
| | Girl | Day of Christmas; Born on Christmas day | |
| | Girl | God is gracious | |
| | Unisex | One who honors God | |
| | Unisex | A ford; To go | |
| | Boy | Crafty; Cunning | |
| | Girl | New | |
| | Unisex | From the hazel tree; The light brown colour | |
| | Girl | Holy; Blessed; Invioilable | |
| | Unisex | Dove | |
| | Girl | God is my 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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