Top Baby Names In USA For 2022

Bringing together traditional and modern names.

Written by Ratika Pai, M.Com

Edited by Rebecca Malachi, BSc

Fact-checked by Shinta Liz Sunny, M.Tech

Last Updated on Oct 14, 2024

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Each year has its unique trend of baby names, and 2022 was no different. The top US baby names in 2022 indicate that parents leaned more towards biblical and gender-neutral names while embracing those with foreign origins. This shows that parents sought versatility in names and wanted unique names for their children.

Names with religious roots, like Elizabeth (my God is an oath) and Abigail (father’s joy), continued to rank among the most popular choices for girls. Meanwhile, foreign names such as the Germanic Ava (guarantee) and the Italian Isabella (pledged to God) were also featured among the top names, clearly showing the love for international names. Similarly, biblical names for boys, such as Noah (comfort) and Elijah (My God is Yahweh), remained top choices for many parents, while names like the Italian Mateo (gift of God) and the Welsh Owen (of noble birth) also captured the attention and made a lasting impression. These trends highlight parents’ preference for names that hold meaningful significance while also offering a sense of uniqueness and cultural depth. If you’re searching for the perfect name, refer to this list of popular names, compiled using data from the SSA (1).

Name	Gender	Meaning
Liam-Name-Origin,-Meaning-&-Variants:-A-Comprehensive-Guide	Boy	Strong-willed warrior; Protector; Guardian; My nation; My people

Olivia	Girl	Peace; Olive tree
Emma-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History-&-Popularity-Guide-For-2025	Girl	Whole; Universal
Noah:-A-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity	Unisex	Rest; Comfort
Oliver	Boy	Olive; Olive tree planter; Ancestor's descendant; All cautious
Charlotte	Girl	Free person; Petite
Elijah	Boy	Yahweh is my God
Amelia-Name-Meaning-&-History:-Popularity-Trends-Guide-2025	Girl	Hard working; Industrious
Ava	Girl	Desire; Life; Bird-like; Voice; Sound
James-Name-Meaning,-History-&-Variations:-A-Comprehensive-Guide	Boy	Supplanter
William	Boy	Will; Protector

Sophia-Baby-Name-Meaning:-A-Complete-Guide-For-2025	Girl	She who possesses great knowledge and wisdom
Benjamin-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History-&-Global-Popularity	Boy	Son of the right hand; Son of the south
Isabella	Girl	God is my oath
Mia-Name-Meaning:-Key-Insights-On-Origin-&-Popularity	Girl	Mine; Dear; Darling; Wished-for child; Sea of bitterness; Beloved; Rebelliousness
Lucas-Name-Meaning,-History-&-Popularity-In-2025	Boy	Bringer of light; From Lucania; Light
Evelyn-Name-Meaning-&-History:-Complete-Guide	Girl	Life; Hazelnut; Lake; Beauty
Henry-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origins-And-Popularity	Boy	Home ruler
Harper-Name-Origin,-Meaning,-And-History:-Key-Insights	Unisex	Someone who plays the harp
Theodore-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History,-And-Key-Insights	Unisex	God's gift
Luna-Name-Meaning:-A-Complete-Guide-For-Parents-In-2025	Girl	Moon

Jack	Boy	God is gracious; Healthy; Supplanter
Camila:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin,-Meaning-&-Popularity-In-2025	Girl	Religious attendant; Priest's helper
Levi	Boy	Joined; Attached; He will join
Gianna	Girl	God is gracious
Alexander	Boy	Defender of mankind
Elizabeth-Name-Meaning-And-History:-Complete-Guide-In-2025	Girl	My God is an oath
Jackson-Baby-Name-Meaning,-Origin-&-History:-Complete-Guide	Boy	Son of Jack
Eleanor	Girl	The other Aenor; Shining light; Riches; Fame
Mateo:-A-Guide-To-Meaning,-Origin,-Popularity,-And-Variants	Boy	God's gift
Ella-Baby-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Origin-&-Popularity	Girl	Beautiful; Goddess; Other

Daniel-Name-Meaning-&-Origin:-Complete-Guide-For-2025	Boy	God is my judge
Abigail	Girl	My father is joy; Cause of joy
Michael	Boy	Who is like God?
Sofia	Girl	Wisdom
Mason-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity:-A-Comprehensive-Guide	Boy	Stone worker
Avery-Name-Meaning-&-Origin:-Your-Complete-Guide	Unisex	Ruler of elves; Elf counsel
Sebastian	Boy	From Sebaste; Venerable; Exalted
Scarlett-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Complete-Guide	Girl	The color scarlet; Bright red; A person who sold or made clothes made of scarlet
Ethan	Boy	Enduring; Firm; Strong
Emily	Girl	To strive; To excel; Hardworking; Rival

Logan	Boy	Little hollow
Aria	Girl	Song; Air; Melody
Owen	Boy	Well-born; Noble birth; Born from the yew tree
Penelope-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin-&-Popularity	Girl	Weaver; Duck
Samuel	Boy	Name of God; God has heard
Chloe	Girl	Fresh blooming; Ripe green shoot; Yellow
Jacob:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin,-Meaning,-And-Popularity	Boy	May God protect; Holder of the heel; Supplanter
Layla	Girl	Night; Dark
Asher	Boy	Happy; Blessed; Someone who lived by an ash tree or ash grove
Mila-Name-Meaning:-2025-Guide-To-Origin,-History-&-Popularity	Girl	Gracious; Dear; Soldier; Miracles

Aiden	Unisex	Little fire
Nora-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-6-Variations-And-Popularity	Girl	Light; Bright; Honor; Dignity; Victorious
John	Boy	God is gracious
Hazel-Name-Meaning-And-History:-Comprehensive-Guide-For-2025	Girl	The hazel tree
Joseph-Complete-Guide:-Meaning,-Origin,-Variants-&-Popularity	Boy	He will add; Praise
Wyatt-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History,-And-Key-Insights	Boy	Brave at war; War strength
Ellie	Girl	God is my light; My God is an oath; Torch
David	Boy	Beloved; Uncle
Lily	Girl	Name of a flower; Purity; Innocence
Leo-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-Variations:-Comprehensive-Guide	Boy	Lion

Nova-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Complete-Guide-For-Baby-Girls	Girl	New; New star
Luke-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Your-Comprehensive-Guide-In-2025	Boy	Bringer of light; From Lucania; Light
Isla-Baby-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin,-Meaning-&-Popularity	Girl	Island
Julian-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Expert-Guide-For-2025	Boy	Youthful; Bright; Juvenile; Downy-bearded
Grace	Girl	Goodness; Generosity
Hudson	Boy	Son of Hudde; Mind; Thought; Spirit
Violet-Baby-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History-&-Complete-Guide	Girl	Purple; Purple flower
Grayson	Boy	Son of a gray-haired person
Aurora-Baby-Name:-Origin,-Meaning,-Popularity-&-Nicknames	Girl	Dawn
Matthew-Name-Meaning,-Origin-&-Popularity:-A-Complete-Guide	Boy	God's gift

Ezra	Boy	Help
Zoey	Girl	Eternal Life; Life; To breathe; Alive; To live
Gabriel-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-Origin-&-Comprehensive-Guide	Unisex	God is my strength
Carter-Name-Meaning-&-Origin:-Complete-Guide-For-Your-Baby	Boy	Tourist; Sojourner; Son of Carter; One who uses a cart
Willow	Girl	Willow tree; Freedom
Emilia	Girl	Rival; Laborious; Eager
Isaac-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity:-Comprehensive-Guide	Boy	He will laugh; He will rejoice; Laughter
Stella	Unisex	Star; Pillar
Jayden	Unisex	God will judge; Thankful
Luca-Name-Meaning-&-Origin:-Complete-Baby-Name-Guide	Boy	Bringer of light; From Lucania; Light

Zoe-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Complete-Guide	Girl	Life
Anthony-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity:-Comprehensive-Guide	Boy	Flower
Victoria	Girl	Victory; Roman goddess of victory
Dylan-Name-Meaning-In-2025:-Origin,-Popularity-&-Variations	Boy	To tide; To flow
Hannah	Girl	Grace; Favor; God has favored me
Lincoln-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-A-Comprehensive-Guide	Boy	Pool or lake colony
Addison	Boy	Son of Adam; Son of Addie
Leah	Girl	Weary; Tired; Cow
Thomas	Boy	Twin
Lucy	Girl	Light

Maverick-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-Popularity-&-Expert-Guide	Boy	Independent person who avoids conformity
Elias-Baby-Name:-Origin,-Meaning-&-Comprehensive-Guide	Boy	My God is Yahweh
Eliana-Name-Meaning-And-History:-A-Comprehensive-Guide-For-2025	Girl	God has given the answer; Sun
Ivy-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Complete-Guide	Girl	Climber plant; Fig
Josiah-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History-&-Pop-Culture-Insights	Boy	Jehovah supports
Charles-Name-Origin,-Meaning-&-Popularity:-Complete-Guide-For-2025	Boy	Free man
Everly	Girl	Boar meadow; Boar clearing
Caleb-Name-Meaning-&-Origin-in-2025:-Comprehensive-Guide	Boy	Dog; Brave; Devoted to God; Whole-hearted
Lillian	Girl	My god is an oath; Lily flower; Purity

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This list of top US baby names in 2022 will give you an idea of the kind of names trending in the country. So, if you are looking for a popular name, this list is for you. And even if you are not looking for a popular name, you can still glance through the list to see if you like any name for your little one. Parents love these names, and it is highly unlikely that you may not find a good option for your child.

Infographic: Traditional Hebrew Names Popular In 2022

Hebrew names often hold deep historical and religious significance, contributing to their popularity in the US. Parents associate these names with tradition and spirituality, making them relevant even in today’s modern world. The infographic below contains traditional Hebrew names that may connect your child to an ancient heritage.

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Popular Names in 2021.
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