Olivia and Liam Top U.S. Baby Names for Seventh Year, SSA Says

The 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.