America’s 10 most popular baby names revealed… is yours on the list?,
The ten most popular baby names have been revealed, with Liam and Olivia topping the charts for the seventh year in a row.
Noah, Oliver, Theodore and Henry rounded out the top five for boys last year, followed by James, Elijah, Mateo, William and Lucas.
For girls, Charlotte ranked second behind Olivia, with Emma, Amelia and Sophia completing the top five.
Mia, Isabella, Evelyn, Sofia and Eliana also made the list of the year’s most popular names for the total 3.6 million babies born in the US last year.
Olivia and Liam are deemed the most popular baby names because they are considered classic, versatile and stylish.
They are popular for being easily recognized, having gentle sounds, and appealing to a desire for romantic yet strong names.
The Social Security Administration (SSA) began compiling the annual list of baby names in 1997 and released the most popular ones on May 14 in honor of Mother’s Day.
Last year, 3.6 million babies were born in the US and were most commonly called Olivia or Liam
‘Charlotte climbed to second place among girls, ending Emma’s six-year run in the runner-up slot. A top-ten fixture for years, Ava dropped from the list entirely, replaced by Eliana, which debuted at number ten,’ SSA stated.
‘On the boys’ side, the top four names, Liam, Noah, Oliver, and Theodore, held their places.’
The baby names are drawn from Social Security card applications submitted at birth, ‘making SSA the nation’s authoritative source for baby naming trends,’ according to the agency.
Beyond the top ten, the fastest-rising baby names of 2025 revealed growing interest in unique spellings, multicultural influences and modern-sounding names.
For boys, Kasai saw the biggest jump in popularity, soaring 1,108 spots to enter the top 1,000 names for the first time at No. 639. The name has roots in both Japanese and Swahili and is commonly associated with the meaning ‘fire,’ giving it a bold and energetic appeal.
Akari, another Japanese name often associated with ‘light’ or ‘brightness,’ ranked as the second-fastest-rising boys’ name of the year.
Eziah, a modern variation inspired by biblical names, followed closely, along with Jasai and Neithan.
For girls, Klarity topped the list of fastest-growing names. The contemporary spelling of ‘clarity’ evokes ideas of brightness, transparency and light, reflecting the continued trend toward virtue-inspired names with creative spellings.
The ten most popular baby names in 2025 have been revealed, with Liam and Oliva topping the charts for the seventh year in a row
Rynlee, Ailanny, Naylani and Madisson rounded out the top five fastest-rising girls’ names, highlighting parents’ growing preference for melodic names and alternative spellings that stand out from more traditional choices.
In February, BabyCenter, which tracks the names parents consider and choose for their newborns, analyzed the top 1,000 names to identify which have seen the steepest declines since 2024.
Among girls, Charleigh, McKinley, Prisha, Ezra, Sasha, Mia, Kenna, Kori, Dior and Shaikha are all slipping down the rankings, with Charleigh and Shaikha taking the hardest hits.
Boys’ names are also seeing dramatic drops. Kylian, Atharv, Enoch, Crue, Huxley, Salman, Camilo, Advik, Emmitt and Garrett have all declined significantly, with Kylian and Atharv now barely breaking the top 1,050.
Names ending in -y are falling fastest for boys, with Huxley plummeting 296 spots. For girls, unique twists on familiar names, such as Maddison and Alivia, are losing favor, while Charleigh has tumbled the most, down 421 spots.
Nameberry, the largest baby-name site run by experts, unveiled its top trend forecasts for 2026, with names inspired by ancient civilizations leading the pack this year.
For girls, rising favorites include Olympia, Adhara and Marcella, while boys may see Ramses, Isidore and Linus climb the charts.
