The Most Popular Baby Names in the US, According to The SSA's Report

A lot goes into picking a name for baby. Whether you’re looking for something in line with today’s trends or hoping to source a name that’s a little more unique, it helps to know which monikers are most popular.

Since 1997, the Social Security Administration (SSA)—an authority on baby names in the US—has been compiling its annual list of the most popular names parents gave their children in the previous year. Historically, the list has always been released around Mother’s Day. And, yes, the 2025 list is hot off the presses! So what are the most common names among 2025 babies?

This year—for the seventh year in a row—Olivia tops the list for girl names, while Liam—which first topped the charts in 2017—maintains its boy-name reign. The names largely remain the same from year to year, but there are some notable differences. For example, the girls’ name Ava has dropped off the top 10 list, replaced now by Eliana.

Top 10 Boy Names of 2025, According to the SSA

Top 10 Girl Names of 2025, According to the SSA

Names Rising in Popularity, According to the SSA

Additionally, there are some newcomers and notable rising stars to the SSA 2025 list. Among the names climbing in popularity for girls this year is Klarity, from Clarity, meaning “clear.” Other girl names rocketing through the rankings include Madisson, Romy and Alara. As for boy names, Kasai, meaning "fire,” ascended by 1,108 spots in 2025 and now sits at No. 639 overall. Other fast-rising boy names to watch in this roundup are Jasai, Kyaire and Eiden.

See the full 2025 SSA list—and check out The Bump’s most popular names of 2026 (so far!) here. Looking for more baby name inspiration? Check out our predictions of the hottest baby name trends for 2026.