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 | White; Fair-headed; Blessed | |
| |  Unisex | Someone who lived near a hillside or a bank of land | |
| | Girl | Bird | |
| | Boy | Handsome; Good looking | |
| | Girl | Peace; From Hadria; Gold; Radiant one | |
| | Boy | Falcon; Bird of prey | |
| | Girl | Blessed; Happy; Voyager | |
| | Unisex | Exotic; Unique; Beautiful | |
| | Boy | God is my strong man; God is my hero | |
| | Unisex | Bright-headed; War strife; Church | |
| | Girl | White; Shining; Fair | |
| | Boy | Yahweh is gracious | |
| | Boy | The new house | |
| | Girl | God is my strong man; Devout | |
| | Unisex | Voice; Speech; Wish; Desire; Accustomed | |
| | Boy | Supplanter; Saint James | |
| | Girl | Hay clearing | |
| | Girl | Torch; Light | |
| | Unisex | Small songbird | |
| | Boy | My God has helped | |
| | Girl | Heaven; Yahweh is gracious; White phantom | |
| | Boy | To flow down; Descend | |
| | Unisex | Joyful; Spirited; Charming | |
| | Girl | Christian; Follower of the Christ; Anointed | |
| | Unisex | Unceasing, vigorous, and brave ruler or king | |
| | Boy | Man with freedom; Army; Free man; Man; Warrior | |
| | Unisex | God's peace; Peaceful gift; Peaceful territory; Peaceful foreigner | |
| | Boy | Judge; Respect | |
| | Girl | Weary; Cow | |
| | Boy | Ancient; Man; Manly; Masculine | |
| | Girl | Splendid; Mother; Great | |
| | Unisex | From the alder grove; Descendant of Dubhshláine | |
| | Unisex | Free one; French person | |
| | Unisex | Stone; Rock; To throw | |
| | Girl | Of the sea; Mars; The god of war; Warlike; Male; Rejoice | |
| | Girl | Helper to the priest | |
| | Girl | Embrace the father | |
| | Boy | Round hill; Hump | |
| | Boy | To hold or possess; Good; Princely; Noble | |
| | Unisex | Ruling; Possessing | |
| | Boy | Pond; Stream; Pool; Lake-like | |
| | Boy | God's assistance | |
| | Girl | Pure; Sincere friend; Wisdom | |
| | Girl | Clouds that bring rain at night | |
| | Unisex | Clean; Pure; Mighty warrior | |
| | Boy | The business person engaged in retail trade; Dealer | |
| | Girl | Limit; Boundary, Frontier; Iinfinite; Treasure; Treasure; Precious; collection of valuable objects; Flat-nosed | |
| | Girl | A slender and delicate woman | |
| | Girl | To hope; To wish for | |
| | Unisex | Weary; Cow | |
| | Boy | Unfortunate | |
| | Unisex | Narrow strait; Channel; Tiler of roofs | |
| | Unisex | Eternal kingship of God; Royal Authority | |
| | Boy | The mouth of the serpent; Nubian | |
| | Boy | Counsel; Advice; Army; Warrior | |
| | Boy | Flexible; Brave; Rye clearing | |
| | Girl | Night rain; Cheerful; Village of Amaya | |
| | Boy | Poet; Philosopher | |
| | Girl | Beloved; Powerful; To be cherished | |
| | Unisex | Mountain; Hills | |
| | Unisex | Praise; Pause; Hill; Mountain | |
| | Boy | Hard to be defeated; Brave | |
| | Girl | Prickly, thorny bush | |
| | Unisex | Brave; Winner; Share; Accomplisher | |
| | Girl | People's victory; People's champion | |
| | Boy | Sun; Part; Fraction | |
| | Girl | Violet; Violet flower | |
| | Boy | Lord Krishna; One who has no leader; Misfortune; Goat | |
| | Boy | Army person | |
| | Girl | Shining bright light coming from above | |
| | Unisex | West meadow | |
| | Girl | Little rock; Handsome; O child | |
| | Boy | On top of a hill; Descendants of Buadan | |
| | Girl | My God is Yahweh | |
| | Unisex | Warrior | |
| | Girl | Yew tree | |
| | Girl | Citadel located in the center of Jerusalem | |
| | Girl | Good | |
| | Boy | Free man; Bearer of Christ | |
| | Boy | Clerk; Priest; Scribe | |
| | Boy | Knife maker; Cutlery maker | |
| | Girl | Supplanter; May God protect | |
| | Boy | Yahweh is gracious; Heart; Ethics; Beautiful | |
| | Unisex | Crooked nose | |
| | Boy | Spring; Springtime | |
| | Unisex | Steadfast; Reliable | |
| | Girl | My God has answered | |
| | Boy | God is gracious | |
| | Boy | Sun | |
| | Boy | Youthful one; Descendant of Ógán | |
| | Unisex | Of or relating to the region of Brittany or Breton | |
| | Girl | Honeybee | |
| | Girl | Light; Divine light | |
| | Boy | Yahweh gives | |
| | Girl | Warrior's estate; Peacock town; Fighting man's estate | |
| | Girl | My God is an oath | |
| | Girl | Wisdom; Illuminated; Victory | |
| | Unisex | God is gracious | |
| | Girl | God is gracious | |
| | Boy | Princess; Princely estate; Peace; World; Sun-like; Future; Sound; Benevolent person; Happiness from God; Joyful water | |
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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