Film franchises like Star Wars and Marvel are two top influences. And Hollywood stars like Beyonce and the Kardashians play their part too in making certain names vogue. It is also impossible to rule out the influence of Disney films on pop culture and baby name trends. While some names have been and will likely always be popular baby names: John, Emma, James, and Ava are just a few that always seem to top lists, other names come and go. So what and who are some of the biggest inspirations for pop culture baby names over the last year? This list breaks down 2021’s most popular baby names and predicted trends for 2022.
Top Ten Girl Names of 2021 & 2022
This May the Department of Social Security released their list of the top boy names and top girl names of the year. Check out the top ten names below, and see our full list in our Top 1000 Girl Names of 2022.
Top Ten Boy Names of 2021 & 2022
Check out the top ten names for boys below, and see our full list in our Top 1000 Boy Names of 2022.
Names That Have Climbed in Popularity
While many names ebb and flow, they stay firmly on the top 1,000 names used annually list. Here are a handful of names that have grown in popularity in recent decades.
The Trendiest Boy Names of 2022
The Trendiest Girl Names of 2022
Gender-Neutral Names Gaining Popularity
Baby Names We Predict Will Be Hugely Popular
Our Top Boy Name Predictions of 2022
Our Top Girl Name Predictions of 2022
Baby Names Declining in Popularity
Learn more about today’s most popular names for girls and boys and discover their name meanings in our Baby Name Center.
