The Top 50 Girl Names Of 2022 And 1922
Written by Sarah at Adored Names
We have so much data at our fingertips when it comes to the United States naming trends and history. The Social Security Administration makes naming trends as far back as the late 1800s and early 1900s available to us. This post compiles the top fifty names from 1922 and the top fifty names from 2022 to create a list of inspiration for twin names, sibling names, and first and middle name combinations.
If you love a name that is more current or popular today but also enjoy a vintage flair, this is the list for you.
The following list combines the top fifty names from 1922 and 2022 with their rankings in their respective years. Keep in mind that the name on the left is from 2022 and the name on the right is from 1922.
Top 50 Names 2022 & 1922:
Olivia & Mary
Emma & Dorothy
Charlotte & Helen
Amelia & Margaret
Sophia & Ruth
Isabella & Betty
Ava & Virginia
Mia & Mildred
Evelyn & Elizabeth
Luna & Frances
Harper & Doris
Camila & Anna
Sofia & Evelyn
Scarlett & Marie
Elizabeth & Alice
Eleanor & Marjorie
Emily & Irene
Chloe & Florence
Mila & Lillian
Violet & Jean
Penelope & Martha
Gianna & Louise
Aria & Rose
Abigail & Catherine
Ella & Gladys
Avery & Ruby
Hazel & Josephine
Nora & Eleanor
Layla & Edna
Lily & Annie
Aurora & Thelma
Nova & Ethel
Ellie & Lucille
Madison & Edith
Grace & Lois
Isla & Pauline
Willow & Hazel
Zoe & Grace
Riley & Shirley
Stella & Barbara
Eliana & Bernice
Ivy & Marion
Victoria & Beatrice
Emilia & Esther
Zoey & June
Naomi & Norma
Hannah & Clara
Lucy & Gertrude
Elena & Ann
Lillian & Emma
Name on the left is the 2022 ranked name, on the right is the 1922 ranked name.
If you are looking for first and middle name inspiration, several of these combinations would work beautifully. Name inspiration can be drawn from so many different places. Looking back at decades of naming history is one of my favorite past times and where I find a lot of inspiration.
Here are some of my favorite combos that are created using a first name from 2022 and a middle name from 1922 of the same ranking:
Chloe Florence (Ranked No. 18)
Violet Jean (Ranked No. 20)
Gianna Louise (Ranked No. 22)
Aria Rose (Ranked No. 23)
Hazel Josephine (Ranked No. 27)
Grace Lois (Ranked No. 35)
Zoe Grace (Ranked No. 38)
Zoey June (Ranked No. 45)
Elena Ann (Ranked No. 49)
Lillian Emma (Ranked No. 50)
I hope this list could bring some inspiration or confirmation to you on your naming journey. If you are still in need of name help, check out more name lists under Baby Names, follow along on Instagram at @adorednames, or you can view custom name consultation packages under Consults & Keepsakes.
Thank you for reading! ♡
