Olivia and Liam Top U.S. Baby Names for Seventh Year, SSA Says
The Social Security Administration released its annual ranking of the most popular baby names in the United States for 2025 on May 8, 2026. Olivia held the top spot for girls while Liam led for boys, both for the seventh consecutive year. Charlotte rose to second place for girls, ending Emma's six-year streak as runner-up.
younghouselove.comThe Social Security Administration released its annual list of the most popular baby names of 2025 on May 8, 2026. Olivia was the most popular girls' name and Liam the most popular boys' name in 2025, according to the Social Security Administration. Both retained the top spots for a seventh consecutive year.
The annual baby names list is compiled from Social Security card applications submitted at birth. @ABC reported that the agency releases the list each year ahead of Mother's Day. Frank J. Bisignano, Commissioner of the Social Security Administration, included a statement with the release.
"Happy Mother's Day to all the exceptional mothers who inspire us and guide future generations," Frank J. Bisignano said. " Charlotte ranked No. 2 for girls names in 2025. The rise ended Emma's six-year streak as runner-up.
The full top 10 girls names in 2025 were Olivia, Charlotte, Emma, Amelia, Sophia, Mia, Isabella, Evelyn, Sofia and Eliana. Eliana entered the top 10 girls names in 2025 for the first time. Ava dropped out of the top 10 girls names in 2025.
On the boys side, the top 10 names in 2025 were Liam, Noah, Oliver, Theodore, Henry, James, Elijah, Mateo, William and Lucas. The top four boys names, Liam, Noah, Oliver and Theodore, remained unchanged from 2024. Beyond the top rankings, the agency highlighted names showing the largest gains in popularity.
Kasai was the fastest-rising boys name in 2025, climbing 1,108 spots to rank No. 639 after entering the top 1,000 for the first time. Kasai means "fire" in both Japanese and Swahili. Klarity was the fastest-rising girls name in 2025.
The top five fastest-rising boys names in 2025 were Kasai, Akari, Eziah, Jasai and Neithan. The Social Security Administration has tracked baby name trends since 1997.
The agency's public database contains baby name records dating back to 1880. Parents can search name popularity by year and by state through the Social Security Administration's online database.
Key Facts
Story Timeline
6 events- 2026-05-08 17:00
Social Security Administration releases 2025 baby names list
1 source@ABC - 2026-05-08 17:00
Frank J. Bisignano issues statement reflecting on his mother ahead of Mother's Day
1 source@ABC - 2025-12-31
End of data collection period for 2025 Social Security card applications used in rankings
1 source@ABC - 2024-12-31
Previous year rankings showed same top four boys names and Emma as No. 2 girls name
1 source@ABC - 1997-01-01
Social Security Administration begins tracking baby name trends in current format
1 source@ABC - 1880-01-01
Earliest year included in SSA public baby name database
1 source@ABC
Potential Impact
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Parents gain data to compare name choices by year and state via SSA online database
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Release timed before Mother's Day prompts public reflection on family and naming traditions
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Eliana's first-time entry into top 10 and Ava's exit signal gradual shifts in girls name preferences
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Kasai's 1,108-spot jump may influence future naming trends given its cultural meanings
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