Names That Peaked in 2022

  1. Yehuda
    • Origin:

      Variation of Yehudah
    • Description:

      This modernized version of Yehudah could be assimilated further by making it Judah. The name is traditionally given to boys born at Chanukah. It first appeared on the US Top 1000 in 2001.
  2. Kaysen
    • Origin:

      Spelling variation of Cason
    • Description:

      Trendy Cason is becoming popular enough to have a variety of offshoot spellings in the Top 1000.
  3. Brynleigh
    • Origin:

      Variation of Brinley or combination of Bryn and Leigh
    • Meaning:

      "burned clearing; hill + meadow"
    • Description:

      A combination name and an English surname, Brynleigh has trendy sounds and two possible nature meanings. Less popular than its counterparts, Brinley and Brynlee, it is nevertheless still in the US Top 1000.
  4. Araya
    • Shmuel
      • Origin:

        Hebrew variation of Samuel
      • Description:

        Less than zero chance of crossing into the mainstream. It shockingly appeared for the first time on the US Top 1000 in 2017.
    • Ezequiel
      • Origin:

        Spanish and Portuguese form of Ezekiel, Hebrew
      • Meaning:

        "God strengthens"
      • Description:

        Ezekiel and Ezequiel have both featured in the US Top 1000 since the 1980s , though it has been since the 2010s that they've become favorites. Joining Biblical or international style choices such as Gabriel and Raphael, Ezekiel is in the Top 100, while this Spanish and Portuguese variation sits comfortably in the Top 400.
    • Leilany
      • Origin:

        Variation of Leilani, Hawaiian
      • Meaning:

        "heavenly flower"
      • Description:

        Alternate spelling of Leilani, popular among Hispanic families.
    • Ivaan
      • Origin:

        Variation of Ivan, Russian
      • Meaning:

        "God is gracious"
      • Description:

        This variation of Ivan entered the US Top 1000 for the first time in 2022. Double As are trending across the states, such as Saanvi and Aarush, and Ivaan is running right along with them — all the way into the Top 1000 this past year in 2022.
    • Tru
      • Origin:

        Variation of True, English word name
      • Meaning:

        "true"
      • Description:

        True is a rising name in all forms, this amputated one included.
    • Adalee
      • Origin:

        Combination of Ada and Lee
      • Description:

        Adalee's rise is thanks to the current fashion for all names ada-related. It does have a sweet melodic charm.
    • Amayah
      • Description:

        Debuted in the US Top 1000 in 2016.
    • Kartier
      • Origin:

        Variation of Cartier, French
      • Meaning:

        "transporter of good by cart"
      • Description:

        Kartier is on the rise for boys, along with a host of other luxury fashion related baby names.
    • Kooper
      • Origin:

        English, variation of Cooper
      • Meaning:

        "barrel maker"
      • Description:

        This spelling of the popular surname ranks just inside the Top 1000.