2022 in Names

Amber surged 338% in May 2022 due to intense media coverage of the Depp v. Heard defamation trial, which dominated news cycles and social media throughout spring 2022.

Andor spiked +2950% in September 2022 following the Disney+ premiere of the Star Wars series Andor, a prequel focused on the character Cassian Andor.

Elizabeth spiked 85% in September 2022 following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, the world's longest-reigning monarch, renewing global interest in the historic name.

Elvis surged 449% in search interest in June 2022 following the release of Baz Luhrmann's biographical film 'Elvis,' which reignited cultural fascination with the legendary rock and roll icon.

Kenobi surged +1237% in May 2022 following the announcement and premiere of Disney+'s Obi-Wan Kenobi limited series, bringing the legendary Star Wars character back to screens after 17 years.

Anna surged 124% in February 2022 following Netflix's release of 'Inventing Anna,' a drama series about the notorious con artist Anna Delvey that generated massive cultural buzz.

Bruno surged in 2022 following the viral success of Disney's Encanto and its hit song 'We Don't Talk About Bruno,' which dominated charts and streaming platforms worldwide.

Buzz surged in June 2022 following Pixar's release of 'Lightyear,' a spin-off film centered on the iconic space ranger Buzz Lightyear from the Toy Story franchise.

Coda surged +633% in March 2022 following the Apple TV+ release of the acclaimed film CODA, which went on to win the Academy Award for Best Picture—making it the first streaming film to achieve this honor.

Cristiano surged in search interest in November 2022 following Cristiano Ronaldo's high-profile departure from Manchester United, dominating global headlines and sports news.

Darling surged +255% in September 2022 following the theatrical release of the highly publicized psychological thriller 'Don't Worry Darling,' directed by Olivia Wilde.

The name Dominion spiked 104% in June 2022 following the theatrical release of Jurassic World: Dominion, the third film in the blockbuster dinosaur franchise.

Dutton surged in late 2022 following the Season 5 premiere of Yellowstone, as the hit Paramount drama's central Dutton family name captured parental interest.

Jada surged +291% in March 2022 following the viral Oscars incident involving Will Smith, making Jada Pinkett Smith a major global news story.

The name Johnny spiked 274% in April 2022 amid intense media coverage of Johnny Depp's high-profile defamation trial against Amber Heard, one of the most watched legal cases globally that year.

The Judd name spiked in May 2022 following the death of country music legend Naomi Judd, with the May 15 memorial special 'Naomi Judd: A River of Time Celebration' renewing public interest in her legacy.

Kaisen surged in search interest in March 2022 following the international theatrical release of Jujutsu Kaisen 0, capitalizing on the massive popularity of the Jujutsu Kaisen anime franchise.

Kanye surged +84% in search interest in February 2022 following the Netflix premiere of 'Jeen-Yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy,' a documentary about Kanye West's life and career.

Arceus surged in early 2022 following the release of Pokémon Legends: Arceus on Nintendo Switch, introducing the mythical Pokémon character to a new generation of gamers and parents.

Arceus surged after the release of Pokémon Legends: Arceus in January 2022, as the legendary Pokémon took center stage in the Nintendo Switch game.

Elon spiked +140% in April 2022, coinciding with Elon Musk's high-profile bid to acquire Twitter, which dominated global headlines and renewed public interest in the name.

Euphoria surged in search interest in January 2022 following the highly anticipated Season 2 premiere of HBO's acclaimed drama series, which became a major cultural talking point.

Herschel surged in Google searches during fall 2022 following the high-profile U.S. Senate campaign of celebrity and former NFL player Herschel Walker in Georgia.

Jeffrey surged 326% in September 2022 following the Netflix release of 'Conversations with a Killer: The Jeffrey Dahmer Tapes,' which sparked renewed global interest in the serial killer case.

Knight surged in March 2022 following the premiere of Marvel's Moon Knight on Disney+, which introduced the character Marc Spector to mainstream audiences.

Lionel surged in November 2022 as Lionel Messi captivated the world during the FIFA World Cup in Qatar, where he ultimately led Argentina to victory.

Maisel surged in February 2022 when the fifth and final season of Amazon's acclaimed series 'The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel' premiered, renewing interest in the show's titular character and family name.

Britney Spears' conservatorship case received major media attention in May 2022, driving searches for the name spelling variant 'Brittney' as the public followed her legal battle for independence.

Searches for 'Chrisley' spiked in November 2022 following the sentencing of reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley in their high-profile fraud and tax evasion case.

Deshaun surged in searches during spring 2022 amid NFL quarterback Deshaun Watson's high-profile trade to the Cleveland Browns, one of the biggest sports stories of the year.

Elden Ring surged in March 2022 following the massive release of FromSoftware's acclaimed action role-playing game, which captivated gamers worldwide and dominated popular culture discourse.

Hopper surged +91% in March 2022 as Stranger Things Season 4 marketing emphasized the return of beloved character Jim Hopper, driving fan interest ahead of the season's May release on Netflix.

June surged in search interest in June 2022 when The Handmaid's Tale Season 5 premiered on Hulu, bringing renewed attention to the protagonist June Osborne and the character-driven drama.

Liz surged in search interest in 2022 as Liz Truss became a prominent political figure during her campaign to become UK Prime Minister, bringing significant media attention to the name.

Bob surged in 2022 following the release of the Indian crime thriller 'Bob Biswas' on Amazon Prime Video, featuring Abhishek Bachchan as the titular contract killer character.

Brady surged in early 2022 as Tom Brady's legendary NFL career and cultural prominence continued to influence parents' baby naming decisions at the start of the new year.

Ezra spiked in search interest in April 2022 following the release of the coming-of-age drama film 'Ezra,' which prominently featured the name in its title.

The thriller film 'Fall' (2022) generated search interest around its theatrical release and September 2022 wide distribution, coinciding with the +81% spike in baby name searches.

Kourtney spiked in April 2022, likely driven by Kourtney Kardashian's pregnancy announcement and the resulting celebrity media attention around the distinctive name.

Kyrie experienced a significant search spike in November 2022, driven primarily by extensive media coverage of NBA star Kyrie Irving's high-profile suspension and contract situation with the Brooklyn Nets.

Leslie spiked +91% in October 2022 following the theatrical release of the independent drama 'To Leslie,' which centered on a character with that name.

Barker spiked in May 2022 following the Disney+ release of Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers, which featured the beloved bulldog character Barker.

Cruise surged in March 2022 as Top Gun: Maverick entered heavy promotion, reviving interest in the iconic character name from the original 1986 film.

Duke surged +92% in March 2022 following the release of the film The Duke, a critically acclaimed British biographical comedy about a man who steals a Goya painting.

Dwayne surged in April 2022 as Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson's starring role in DC League of Super-Pets entered heavy promotional phase ahead of the film's summer release.

Hawkins spiked in March 2022 as Stranger Things Season 4 ramped up promotional activity, with fans searching for information about the iconic fictional town of Hawkins, Indiana that serves as the series' central setting.

Search interest in 'Kanye' spiked sharply in October 2022 during major news coverage of Kanye West's public controversies, reflecting increased media attention to the artist and his brand.

Lunar surged +146% in February 2022 around Lunar New Year celebrations, as the term trended globally during the cultural observance of the Year of the Tiger.

Dre spiked in early 2022 following the release of The Weeknd and 21 Savage's track 'Dre,' bringing renewed attention to the name through hip-hop culture.

Fiona spiked in September 2022, likely driven by renewed interest in DreamWorks' beloved animated character Princess Fiona from the Shrek franchise.

Louie rose in search interest in early 2022, likely boosted by HBO's popular drama Euphoria and its expanded cast of characters.