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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
 |  Girl | Of Magdala; Tower | |
| | Girl | Son of Cionnaith; Born of fire; Beautiful | |
| | Boy | Downy-bearded; Jove's child; Devoted to Jove | |
| | Girl | To breathe; To live; Hazelnut | |
| | Boy | God is with us | |
| | Girl | Help; Benefit | |
| | Boy | My God is Yahweh | |
| | Boy | Victory of the people; Swarthy; Son of Col | |
| | Girl | Highborn; Lofty; Sublime | |
| | Girl | Winter season; Water; Wet | |
| | Boy | Army warrior | |
| | Girl | Pure | |
| |  Unisex | The victorious; The conqueror; The vanquisher | |
| | Unisex | A ford; To depart | |
| | Boy | Heavenly | |
| | Boy | The one who has good fortune; Lucky | |
| | Girl | Fire; Fish; Ancient city of Nineveh; Little girl; God is gracious; Strong | |
| | Boy | Inspiration; Frenzy; Rage | |
| | Girl | God is my strength | |
| | Boy | Son of Andrew | |
| | Unisex | Movement; Motion | |
| | Boy | Son of Cathán; Warrior; Battle; Barnacle goose | |
| | Boy | Counseling protector; Advice; Decision | |
| | Boy | Christian; Followers of Christ | |
| | Girl | Dark; Bright; Shining; Peaceful; A lady with dusk hair; First ray of the sun | |
| | Girl | Son of Coinneach (handsome, beautiful, good) | |
| | Boy | God is my strength; God is my power | |
| | Boy | Royal descendant | |
| | Boy | God will strengthen | |
| | Girl | Kindness; Goodwill; Lake | |
| | Unisex | From Hadria; Woman from Hadria; The dark one | |
| | Boy | Holder of the heel; Supplanter; Yahweh is gracious | |
| | Boy | Fortune; Prosperity; Glorious wealth | |
| | Girl | Affectionate; Calm; Fair; Ocean; Pure; Good; Beautiful; Best; Cup; Chalice | |
| | Boy | Rich guard | |
| | Boy | A meadow on an island; Little king | |
| | Girl | God is gracious | |
| | Unisex | Heaven; Sky; Royal one; Majesty | |
| | Boy | Elevated; High; Superior; Noble; Champion | |
| | Boy | Battle; Spirit of the battle; Sturdy; Round | |
| | Girl | Victory of the people | |
| | Boy | Crown; Wreath; Fame; Honor; Reward | |
| | Girl | The Lord is my teacher; Bitter; From the sea | |
| | Girl | Defender; Helper | |
| | Boy | Lion; Eagle; Brave; Most holy; Sun-like; Visible; Generous; Chief; Superior | |
| | Unisex | A season; The fourth season of the year | |
| | Unisex | God is my strength | |
| | Boy | Crooked nose | |
| | Girl | Honest; Trustworthy; Safe; Protected | |
| | Boy | Protector; Guard; Animal enclosure | |
| | Girl | Lion; Noble; Melody | |
| | Boy | Powerful ruler | |
| | Girl | Noble | |
| | Boy | Little church; War; Strife; Bright-headed; Little warrior; Monk's cell; Fiery; Strife | |
| | Boy | Warlike; Mars; Male | |
| | Unisex | To rule; Royal power; Kingdom | |
| | Boy | From Rome; Roman; Bright; Clear | |
| | Girl | High Status; Exalted; Sublime; Dwelling; Abode; Imperishable; Permanence | |
| | Boy | Sun; Lord; Young; Hero | |
| | Boy | God hears | |
| | Girl | Defender or helper of the people | |
| | Boy | A little red one; Red-haired | |
| | Unisex | Aspiration; Imagination; Possibility; Hope; Wish; Imaginary events seen in the mid while sleeping | |
| | Girl | Resolute protection | |
| | Boy | High spirited; Firebrand; Son of Tyson | |
| | Girl | Bird; Family | |
| | Boy | Rich friend | |
| | Girl | Like God | |
| | Boy | One from South Munster | |
| | Unisex | Title of honor; Strong | |
| | Girl | Graceful lake; Grace by the lake | |
| | Boy | Helper; Protector of religion; Defender of the faith; Friend; The one who gives victory | |
| | Girl | She; Goddess; Beautiful; Sunray; Light | |
| | Boy | To tan; Prepare leather by tanning; Fir tree; Pine tree | |
| | Girl | The end | |
| | Boy | Adventurous; Bold journey | |
| | Girl | Lioness of God | |
| | Unisex | Oarsman; Rower; Cure | |
| | Boy | To check; To have; To hold; To restrain; Brown horse | |
| | Girl | Bright shining light; Sun | |
| | Girl | Pledge | |
| | Boy | Son of Lawrence | |
| | Boy | Yahweh is gracious | |
| | Girl | Hermitage wood; Solitary clearing | |
| | Boy | Narrows; Channel; Strait | |
| | Girl | A mountain range in Valencia; Spain; Dawning moon; Wise moon | |
| | Boy | Hill; Mound; Bright; Fair-haired; Champion | |
| | Unisex | My God is Yahweh; My God is an oath; God is my strength; Light | |
| | Girl | One with a free spirit | |
| | Boy | Raven; Person with dark hair | |
| | Girl | Earth mother; Goddess of harvest | |
| | Boy | Son of Owen; Noble; Victorious | |
| | Girl | The one born of fire; Beautiful; Good | |
| | Unisex | Wild; Untamed | |
| | Girl | Rose; Dew of the sea; Famous type | |
| | Girl | God is a judge | |
| | Girl | Son of Ermanno; Army man; Soldier; From the palace; Hope; Wish | |
| | Unisex | A king | |
| | Girl | My God is an oath | |
| | Boy | Stithweard's town; Fighter; Boxer | |
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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