2022’s most popular baby names have dropped

It’s that time of year again. The Social Security Administration’s (SSA) list of most popular baby names has been released. Over the years, the SSA’s list has been a source of inspiration for many expecting parents. Choosing a baby name is hard work! But, if you’re aiming for one of the top names in the US then you’ve come to the right place.

I’m always curious to see what names make it onto the SSA’s list of of baby names. Some are expected but some might surprise you. Trendy baby names can be anything from celebrity-inspired to whatever is making a comeback. Check out these baby names and maybe you’ll find your future little one’s moniker.

SSA baby names

Today reports that the SSA has been keeping track of America’s baby names since 1880. But, the idea of releasing a list of the previous year’s most popular baby names took off in 1970. Data is sourced directly from social security card applications. The administration also stays up to date with popular boy names and popular girl names by state.

The Acting Commissioner of Social Security, Kilolo Kijakazi, once said, “Just like your name, Social Security is with you from day one. One of the first things parents do for their newborn is get them a Social Security number. That makes Social Security the ultimate source for the most popular baby names each year.”

Top girl names 2022

1. Olivia
2. Emma
3. Charlotte
4. Amelia
5. Sophia
6. Isabella
7. Ava
8. Mia
9. Evelyn
10. Luna

Top boy names 2022

1. Liam
2. Noah
3. Oliver
4. James
5. Elijah
6. William
7. Henry
8. Lucas
9. Benjamin
10. Theodore