The Hottest Baby Names in the US: Liam and Olivia Rule the Charts Again!

Excitement is in the air, fellow name enthusiasts! On May 12, 2023, the Social Security Administration (SSA) released its list of the most popular baby names in the United States for 2022.

Liam and Olivia hold on to the top spot.

Liam has held the top position for six years straight, while Olivia has been reigning for four years. Let's check out the rest of the top ten for little bundles of joy! BOYS GIRLS

1. Liam 1. Olivia

2. Noah 2. Emma

3. Oliver 3. Charlotte

4. James 4. Amelia

5. Elijah 5. Sophia

6. William 6. Isabella

7. Henry 7. Ava

8. Lucas 8. Mia

9. Benjamin 9. Evelyn

10. Theodore 10. Luna

Pop Culture's Influence:

Pop culture has a way of seeping into our lives, and baby names are no exception. It's fascinating to witness these names take the world by storm and add a touch of uniqueness to the naming landscape. This is a list of the names that grew the most in popularity in 2022.

BOYS GIRLS

1. Dutton 1. Wrenlee

2. Kayce 2. Neriah

3. Chosen 3. Arlet

4. Khasa 4. Georgina

5. Eithan 5. Amiri

6. Waylen 6. Arleth

7. Asaiah 7. Amayah

8. Karim 8. Winona

9. Kaizen 9. Love

10. Zen 10. Inaya

Unveiling the Data:

Want to know more? If you're dying to explore the popularity of a particular name, head on over to the SSA website. They've been keeping track of baby names since 1997, but you can even find data dating back to 1880. Be careful, though. It can be addictive!

Leave a comment letting me know your thoughts on this year's name lists. Where does your name rank in the top 1000 names of the year? Mine didn't make it.