To create it, we combined lists from three of the top baby-naming authorities out there—Nameberry, SSA and BabyCenter. That way, no name is left off so you’ll have the best group of trendy baby boy names to choose from. From baby boy names that are up-and-coming and quickly gaining popularity to cute names that have an old-fashioned flair, these adorable baby name ideas will help you figure out what’s trending for 2022 (and what’s not!) so you can name your newborn accordingly. And if you’re stuck between two names, don’t stress—you can always use one of them as a boy middle name option. Based on decades worth of their combined data, these 150 baby boy names are predicted to be the most popular baby naming choices for boys born in 2022. So if you’ve been having trouble choosing a name, check out the ones below!
Old Fashioned Boy Names Are Trending
Old-fashioned baby names from the past are making a comeback. And while you may have once considered them too outdated to consider, that’s not that’s the case anymore. In fact, in 2022, there were a lot more old-fashioned boy names popping up, like Oliver and Benjamin, which is why we think they’ll be a hit in 2022, as well. They are classics that have a vintage charm, which is why people are falling in love with them all over again.
- Benjamin
- Oliver
- Theodore
- Alexander
- Jameson
- Beau
- William
- Wyatt
- Nolan
- Lucas
Biblical Boy Names Are Trending
If you’re not sure what to name your son, consider a religious baby name. They are more popular than ever and range from classics, like James and Matthew, to more unique ones, like Ezra and Silas.
- Noah
- Elijah
- Levi
- James
- Ethan
- Ezra
- Samuel
- Gabriel
- Matthew
- Silas
Gender-Neutral Names Are Trending
For a really on-trend baby boy name, go with a gender-neutral inspired moniker. Names like Rowan, Wyatt and Lincoln are rising in popularity. Take a look at these 10 gender-neutral names that are trending, below.
- Wyatt
- Lincoln
- Kai
- Easton
- Adrian
- Cooper
- Dylan
- Charlie
- Jordan
- Rowan
The Top 100 Most Popular Baby Boy Names for 2022
Want to know the trendiest baby boy names for babies born in 2022?Check out the list of 100 names below to find out! The list was compiled using data from BabyCenter and SSA, which is why we predict they’ll be some of the most popular baby boy names for 2022, too.
- Liam
- Noah
- Oliver
- Elijah
- Lucas
- Levi
- Mason
- Asher
- James
- Ethan
- Mateo
- Leo
- Jack
- Benjamin
- Aiden
- Logan
- Grayson
- Jackson
- Henry
- Wyatt
- Sebastian
- Carter
- Daniel
- William
- Alexander
- Ezra
- Owen
- Michael
- Muhammad
- Julian
- Hudson
- Luke
- Samuel
- Jacob
- Lincoln
- Gabriel
- Jaden
- Luca
- Maverick
- David
- Josiah
- Elias
- Jaxon
- Kai
- Anthony
- Isaiah
- Eli
- John
- Joseph
- Matthew
- Ezekiel
- Adam
- Caleb
- Isaac
- Theodore
- Nathan
- Theo
- Thomas
- Nolan
- Waylon
- Ryan
- Easton
- Roman
- Adrian
- Miles
- Greyson
- Cameron
- Colton
- Landon
- Santiago
- Andrew
- Hunter
- Jameson
- Joshua
- Jace
- Cooper
- Dylan
- Jeremiah
- Kingston
- Xavier
- Christian
- Christopher
- Kayden
- Charlie
- Aaron
- Jaxson
- Silas
- Ryder
- Austin
- Dominic
- Amir
- Carson
- Jordan
- Weston
- Micah
- Rowan
- Beau
- Declan
- Everett
- Alex
The 50 Most Up-and-Coming Baby Boy Names for 2022
The baby boy names on this list are moving up the charts rapidly, according to data from SSA. And since these trendy baby boy names are quickly rising in popularity so quickly, they’re great names to consider giving a son born in 2022.
- Zyair
- Jaxtyn
- Jakobe
- Kylo
- Aziel
- Ander
- Dior
- Truett
- Karsyn
- Kenji
- Kobe
- Ocean
- Rio
- Riggs
- Dion
- Anakin
- Cal
- Dakari
- Ledger
- Archie 21.Jones
- Marcellus
- Kenzo
- Bryant
- Banks
- Saint
- Koa
- Remi
- Mylo
- Krew
- Avi
- Zev
- Ambrose
- Juelz
- Adler
- Dilan
- Bode
- Harlan
- Onyx
- Reign
- Lucca
- Baylor
- Marley
- Amias
- Keanu
- Abner
- Hakeem
- Salem
- Santana
- Tru Speaking of names, check out the most popular baby girl names.
