Olivia and Liam were once again 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 the Social Security Administration.
The rankings are based on Social Security card applications submitted at birth, which the agency uses to track naming trends nationwide each year.
Among girls’ names, Olivia remained number one, while Charlotte climbed into second place, ending Emma’s six-year run as the runner-up.
Eliana entered the top 10 for the first time, replacing Ava, which fell out of the list after years among the most popular choices.
For boys, the top four names remained unchanged from previous years, with Liam, Noah, Oliver, and Theodore continuing to lead the rankings.
Top 10 Baby Names of 2025
BoysLiamNoahOliverTheodoreHenryJamesElijahMateoWilliamLucasGirlsOliviaCharlotteEmmaAmeliaSophiaMiaIsabellaEvelynSofiaEliana
The agency releases its annual list of the 1,000 most popular baby names each year ahead of Mother’s Day.
In a statement accompanying the release, Social Security Commissioner Frank J. Bisignano recognized the role of mothers and families in shaping future generations.
Beyond the top 10 rankings, the latest data also highlighted some of the fastest-rising names of the year.
Kasai was the fastest-growing boys’ name in 2025, climbing 1,108 positions to reach number 639 and entering the top 1,000 for the first time. The name is associated with meanings related to “fire” in Japanese and Swahili.
For girls, Klarity saw the largest increase in popularity among all names tracked by the agency.
Fastest-Rising Boys’ Names
Kasai
Akari
Eziah
Jasai
Neithan
Fastest-Rising Girls’ Names
Klarity
Rynlee
Ailanny
Naylani
Madisson
The Social Security Administration has compiled baby name data since 1997, with records in its searchable database dating back to 1880.
The complete list of baby names for 2025 is available through the Social Security Administration’s online database.