See which baby names are most popular in US
Good Morning America • • business
Key Points:
- Olivia and Liam remain the most popular baby names in the United States for the seventh consecutive year, based on 2025 Social Security card applications.
- Charlotte rose to the No. 2 spot for girls, ending Emma's six-year run as runner-up, while Eliana entered the top 10 for the first time, replacing Ava.
- The top four boys' names—Liam, Noah, Oliver, and Theodore—held steady from the previous year, with Henry, James, Elijah, Mateo, William, and Lucas completing the top 10.
- Kasai, meaning "fire" in Japanese and Swahili, was the fastest-rising boys' name, jumping 1,108 spots to No. 639, while Klarity was the fastest-rising girls' name.
- The Social Security Administration has tracked baby name trends since 1997 and releases the annual list ahead of Mother's Day, celebrating the role of mothers in society.
