Each spring, we celebrate Mother’s Day by announcing the most popular names parents give their new arrivals. Today, we released 2025’s Top 10 names for girls and boys drawn from Social Security card applications nationwide. The list also reveals the names that increased the most in popularity, timeless favorites, fast climbers, and a few bold debuts.
A Tradition with Deep Roots
Social Security began compiling a list of popular baby names in 1997, with names dating back to 1880. When children are born, parents provide their chosen name to the agency when applying for a child’s Social Security card. As a result, Social Security is America’s source for the most popular baby names.
In 2025, Liam and Olivia Still Reign Supreme!
For the seventh year in a row, families have chosen both names as favorites for their new bundles of joy. Find out who’s joining them on the list this year in our press release.
What to Watch This Year
Fast risers shaped by music, TV, sports, and global trends. Your favorite movie star, artist, or athlete may have affected the rankings.Classics with staying power, like Eloise, simple, strong, and steady.Spelling counts: each spelling is ranked separately, which can shuffle the order.
Explore the full rankings as well as decades of history on our Baby Names webpage. Search your name, compare by decade, and view state by state trends. We publish counts only. We never share personal information.
Social Security is Here for Families
From day one, we support children and parents. You can apply for your child’s Social Security number at the hospital when you complete the birth certificate. It’s the easiest time! Remember to keep the card safe at home as you usually only need the number.
Benefits that Help Protect Families:
Family benefits for eligible spouses and children when a worker retires, becomes disabled, or dies.Supplemental Security Income (SSI) for children with qualifying disabilities and limited family income and resources.Survivor benefits that can provide stability after the loss of a parent
Learn more about our benefits for family and children.
Go Digital!
Whether you need answers or information, our website makes it easy to find what you need. While there, if you have not already done so, create your personal my Social Security account! With your personal account, you can easily check your earnings record, estimate your future benefits, and access a wide range of self-service options online, at any time.
Join the Conversation
Follow along and learn this year’s top-ranking baby names and see where yours landed. Share your favorites and explore the full data.
