See which baby names are most popular in US
Plus, see which names were the fastest-rising in popularity last year.
For the seventh year in a row, Olivia and Liam are officially the United States' most popular baby names, according to new data released Friday by the Social Security Administration.
The annual list, compiled from Social Security card applications submitted at birth, offers a snapshot of the names parents across the country chose most often in 2025.
While many of the top names remained steady this year, there were a few notable changes in the rankings.
Charlotte climbed to the No. 2 spot for girls, ending Emma's six-year streak as runner-up. Meanwhile, Eliana entered the top 10 for the first time, replacing Ava, which dropped off the list entirely.
On the boys' side, the top four names remained unchanged from last year: Liam, Noah, Oliver and Theodore all held onto their positions.
The top 10 baby names for girls in 2025 were:
- Olivia
- Charlotte
- Emma
- Amelia
- Sophia
- Mia
- Isabella
- Evelyn
- Sofia
- Eliana
The top 10 baby names for boys in 2025 were:
- Liam
- Noah
- Oliver
- Theodore
- Henry
- James
- Elijah
- Mateo
- William
- Lucas
The Social Security Administration releases the annual baby names list each year ahead of Mother's Day.
"Happy Mother's Day to all the exceptional mothers who inspire us and guide future generations," Social Security Commissioner Frank J. Bisignano said in a statement included in Friday's press release. "As Mother's Day draws closer, I find myself reflecting on the unwavering care, courage, and commitment my own mother instilled in my siblings and me as the glue that held our family together."
Beyond the top names, the agency also highlighted the fastest-rising names of the year.
For boys, Kasai saw the biggest jump in popularity, climbing 1,108 spots to break into the top 1,000 names for the first time at No. 639. The name means "fire" in both Japanese and Swahili, according to the Social Security Administration.
For girls, Klarity, an alternative spelling of "clarity," was the fastest-rising name.
The top five fastest-rising boys' names in 2025 were:
- Kasai
- Akari
- Eziah
- Jasai
- Neithan
The top five fastest-rising girls' names in 2025 were:
- Klarity
- Rynlee
- Ailanny
- Naylani
- Madisson
The Social Security Administration has tracked baby name trends since 1997, with records in its public database dating back to 1880, according to Friday's press release.
Parents can search name popularity by year and by state through the agency's online database.
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