88 Boy Names That Peaked in 2022 - Page 5

  1. Shmuel
    • Origin:

      Variation of Samuel, Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "told by God"
    • Description:

      Shmuel is a Modern Hebrew variation of Samuel used almost exclusively by Orthodox Jewish families. Very popular in Israel, Shmuel also appeared on the US Top 1000 list in 2017, 2022, and 2023 and is given to around 240 boys each year.
  2. Cartier
    • Origin:

      French variation of Carter, English
    • Meaning:

      "transporter of goods by cart"
    • Description:

      Luxury baby name associated with Jacques Cartier's eponymous jewelry company.
  3. Kooper
    • Origin:

      English, variation of Cooper
    • Meaning:

      "barrel maker"
    • Description:

      This spelling of the popular surname ranks just inside the Top 1000.
  4. Yehuda
    • Origin:

      Variation of Yehudah, Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "to praise"
    • Description:

      This modernized version of Yehudah is the source of on popular choice Judah and is traditionally given to boys born at Chanukah — a Jewish festival of lights and rededication which is celebrated in the winter. Yehuda first appeared on the US Top 1000 in 200 and, as of 2023, it has ranked consistently since 2014. The Yehudah spelling has never ranked, while Judah is used six times more often than Yehuda.
  5. Jasiah
    • Origin:

      Variation of Josiah, Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "God supports, heals"
    • Description:

      Josiah, but with a bit of Jasper, Jasiel, and Jamar thrown in. With Josiah entering the Top 100 in 2008, Jasiah has also seen increased popularity since it entered the US Top 1000 back in 2006. Given to nearly 600 babies in a recent year, it is nine times less popular than its counterpart, Josiah, but it is nevertheless significantly used.
  6. Ahmir
    • Origin:

      Variation of Amir, Arabic or Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "prince, ruler; treetop"
    • Description:

      Variation of Amir that debuted in the US Top 1000 in 2016 and still ranks in the lower part of that list.
  7. Ivaan
    • Origin:

      Variation of Ivan, Russian form of John, Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "God is gracious"
    • Description:

      This variation of Ivan, itself a form of John, 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 in 2022.
  8. 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.