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America's Most Popular Baby Names, According to the SSA's Report

Liam and Olivia have clinched the top spots for the past six years, but what names fill out the top 10? See what newcomer names are shooting to stardom here.
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By Wyndi Kappes, Associate Editor
Updated May 9, 2025
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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 American baby names—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 2024 list is hot off the presses! So what are the most common names among 2024 babies?

This year—for the sixth year in a row—Olivia tops the list for girls’ 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 Luna has dropped off the top 10 list, replaced now by Sofia.

Top 10 Boys Names of 2024, According to the SSA

  • Liam
  • Noah
  • Oliver
  • Theodore
  • James
  • Henry
  • Mateo
  • Elijah
  • Lucas
  • William

Top 10 Girl Names of 2024, According to the SSA

  • Olivia
  • Emma
  • Amelia
  • Charlotte
  • Mia
  • Sophia
  • Isabella
  • Evelyn
  • Ava
  • Sofia

Names Rising in Popularity, According to the SSA

Additionally, there are some newcomers and notable rising stars to the SSA 2024 list. This year, among the names climbing in popularity for girls is Ailany, which means “chief.” Other girls names rising on the charts include Aylani, Marjorie, Scottie and Analeia. Meanwhile, the boys’ name Truce, meaning “peace,” saw a meteoric climb—it’s up 11,118 spots from last year’s position, and now sits at No. 991 overall. Other up-and-coming boy names on the list include Colsen, Bryer, Halo and Azaiah.

See the full 2024 SSA list—and check out the The Bump’s most popular names of 2025 (so far!) here.

Looking for more baby name inspiration? Also be sure to out our predictions of the hottest baby name trends.

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