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 | Doe; Female deer; Gazelle | |
| | Boy | Time; Season; Time keeper | |
| |  Unisex | Sea; Ocean; Mother | |
| | Boy | Fire; Inspiration | |
| | Girl | Blessing; Divine grace | |
| | Girl | Successful; Fame; Glory | |
| | Unisex | Morning; Dawn | |
| | Boy | Warrior; Army of the Germanic god Yngvi | |
| | Unisex | Alive; Living; To live | |
| | Girl | From Brittany | |
| | Boy | Yew wood; Archer | |
| | Unisex | Mysterious; Powerful; Unique | |
| | Girl | Moon; Heaven | |
| | Boy | Son of Jack | |
| | Girl | Chalk landing place | |
| | Unisex | Evil; Malevolence; To come; Swallow | |
| | Girl | Cherry fruit; Darling; Dear | |
| | Boy | Sun | |
| | Boy | To chase; To hunt; Hunter | |
| | Unisex | Sun | |
| | Unisex | Ascension | |
| | Girl | Follower of Jesus Christ; Anointed | |
| | Boy | A cry of happiness; To sing; To shout | |
| | Unisex | Clean; Pure; Undefiled; Shining; Epithet of Goddess Lakshmi | |
| | Girl | Orange-red | |
| | Boy | One who heals; Ash tree; Serene | |
| | Unisex | A great king; Vigorous; Brave | |
| | Girl | Star | |
| | Boy | Angel of Greece | |
| | Girl | Already seen | |
| | Boy | Minute Particle; Beautiful | |
| | Boy | Kind, charming, and good-looking person | |
| | Girl | A beloved person; Uncle | |
| | Girl | Name of a flower; Day eye | |
| | Girl | High mountain; Exalted | |
| | Girl | Rain cloud; Beautiful; Pretty | |
| | Boy | Gatekeeper; A person who lived near the town gates | |
| | Girl | Of Zeus; Follower of Dionysus; Divine | |
| | Boy | To share goods; To divide goods; Distributor | |
| | Girl | Another name of Goddess Durga; Answer to prayers | |
| | Girl | Well mannered; Fortunate battle; Noble; Rich friend; War | |
| | Unisex | Devoted to God; Engrossed in the divine | |
| | Girl | One who shares light and brightness | |
| | Boy | One who is very wise; Smart; Clever | |
| | Girl | My God is an oath | |
| | Boy | Destroyer of peace | |
| | Girl | The verses of Quran; Signs; Clues | |
| | Girl | Sweetness; Sympathy; Agreeableness | |
| | Boy | Fire | |
| | Unisex | Wealthy | |
| | Girl | A bailiff | |
| | Girl | Lion of God | |
| | Girl | Complete; Whole; Great | |
| | Girl | A free girl; Crown | |
| | Boy | Goodness; Member of the warrior class | |
| | Unisex | Supplanter; To follow; May God protect | |
| | Unisex | Spear | |
| | Boy | Good god | |
| | Boy | Enclosed farm; Habitational name | |
| | Girl | Christ follower | |
| | Girl | Ancestor; Ing is beautiful | |
| | Boy | Light; From Lucania; Famous warrior; Thunder | |
| | Boy | Causing to forget something | |
| | Boy | May God protect; Supplanter | |
| | Boy | Rest; Quiet | |
| | Boy | Conscious progression | |
| | Unisex | Abbreviation of the R&B group | |
| | Girl | Little dragon; Pure; Clean | |
| | Boy | Dedicated to Mars; Roman God of war | |
| | Girl | Pure; Light; World; Light to a pure world | |
| | Boy | Mallet; Hammer | |
| | Unisex | A person of prayer; Full of goodness | |
| | Boy | A person full of grace; The dearest of all | |
| | Girl | Divine; Goddess-like; Goddess of childbirth | |
| | Boy | Golden | |
| | Girl | Flower blossom; Fine branches; Mane; Beautiful; Established by God | |
| | Boy | Great; Powerful; The Sun; Fire | |
| | Girl | Famous people; Day | |
| | Unisex | Wood carver | |
| | Boy | Drinking companion; Confidant; Friend; Close companion | |
| | Girl | Light; Deity; Queen | |
| | Boy | Newly built city | |
| | Unisex | Shortness of stature; Wood; Timber | |
| | Girl | Dark; Thicket | |
| | Boy | The overcoming man of the nation | |
| | Girl | Angel of heaven; Prettiest Woman in all the heavens | |
| | Unisex | A braid of hair | |
| | Unisex | Cheerful; Alder tree | |
| | Unisex | City of the rowers | |
| | Girl | Gladly; Manly | |
| | Girl | One who belongs | |
| | Boy | Heart of the father; Father's throne | |
| | Girl | Happiness; Famous warrior; Grace | |
| | Boy | Bearing Christ; To anoint | |
| | Girl | Light; Shining bright | |
| | Unisex | Player of a kemence, a stringed musical instrument | |
| | Girl | Light; Snow; River | |
| | Boy | The one under God's protection | |
| | Boy | First; The highest; Blue; Green | |
| | Unisex | A large tree; Fine; Best | |
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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