Olivia and Liam remained the most popular baby names in the United States in 2025, marking the seventh consecutive year both names have held the top spot, according to a Social Security Administration press release.
The rankings are based on Social Security card applications submitted at birth, making the agency the primary source for national baby naming trends, the press release stated.
Among girls’ names, Charlotte rose to No. 2, ending Emma’s six-year run in the second position. Ava dropped out of the top 10 after years on the list and was replaced by Eliana, which entered at No. 10, the release stated.
For boys, the top four names remained unchanged. Liam, Noah, Oliver and Theodore held their positions from the previous year, the release stated.
Here are the top 10 boys’ and girls’ names for 2025:
The Social Security Administration releases its annual list of the 1,000 most popular baby names in recognition of Mother’s Day.
“Happy Mother’s Day to all the exceptional mothers who inspire us and guide future generations,” said Social Security Commissioner Frank J. Bisignano. “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.”
Outside the top 10, several names saw sharp increases in popularity. Kasai, a boys’ name meaning “fire” in Japanese and Swahili, rose 1,108 positions to enter the top 1,000 for the first time at No. 639. For girls, Klarity, a modern spelling of “clarity,” recorded the largest gain.
Here are the five boys’ and girls’ names that increased the most in popularity in 2025:
Social Security began compiling the baby names list in 1997. The full database allows users to search for name popularity by year (going back to 1880) and by state. Visit www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames.
