Liam and Olivia Remain Top U.S. Baby Names for Seventh Straight Year, SSA Reports

The Social Security Administration released its annual baby names list on May 8, 2026, confirming that Olivia remained the most popular name for girls in the United States in 2025 and Liam the most popular for boys. The pair have now held the top spots for seven consecutive years.

The list is compiled from Social Security card applications submitted at birth and offers a snapshot of the names parents across the country chose most often in 2025.

Charlotte climbed to the No. 2 spot for girls in 2025, ending Emma's six-year streak as the No. 2 girls' name. Eliana entered the top 10 girls' names for the first time in 2025, while Ava dropped off the list entirely.

Olivia, 2. Charlotte, 3. Emma, 4. Amelia, 5. Sophia, 6. Mia, 7. Isabella, 8. Evelyn, 9. Sofia, 10. Eliana. On the boys' side, the top four names remained unchanged from 2024 to 2025: Liam, Noah, Oliver and Theodore.

The full top 10 for boys in 2025 were: 1. Liam, 2. Noah, 3. Oliver, 4. Theodore, 5. Henry, 6. James, 7. Elijah, 8. Mateo, 9. William, 10. Lucas. The Social Security Administration releases the annual baby names list each year ahead of Mother's Day.

Frank J. Bisignano, the Social Security Commissioner, marked the occasion with a statement tied to the holiday. "Happy Mother's Day to all the exceptional mothers who inspire us and guide future generations," he said.

Beyond the top rankings, the agency spotlighted names showing the largest gains. Kasai was the fastest-rising boys' name in 2025, climbing 1,108 spots to break into the top 1,000 names for the first time at No. 639.