SSA Releases 2025 Top Baby Names on Mother’s Day

Olivia and Liam are America’s most popular baby names for 2025, marking the seventh consecutive year both names have held the top spot.

The annual list, released by the Social Security Administration in honor of Mother’s Day, is based on Social Security card applications submitted at birth. It remains the nation’s authoritative source for baby naming trends.

Last year’s rankings showed minimal shifts in the top 10. Charlotte climbed to second place among girls, ending Emma’s six-year run in the runner-up slot. Ava dropped from the top 10 entirely and was replaced by Eliana, which debuted at No. 10. On the boys’ side, the top four names — Liam, Noah, Oliver and Theodore — remained unchanged.

Here are the top 10 boys’ and girls’ names for 2025:

Boys

1. Liam
2. Noah
3. Oliver
4. Theodore
5. Henry
6. James
7. Elijah
8. Mateo
9. William
10. Lucas

Girls

1. Olivia
2. Charlotte
3. Emma
4. Amelia
5. Sophia
6. Mia
7. Isabella
8. Evelyn
9. Sofia
10. Eliana

Beyond the top 10, 2025’s fastest-rising names tell a story of cultural influence and modern creativity. For boys, Kasai — meaning “fire” in Japanese and Swahili — surged 1,108 positions to enter the top 1,000 for the first time, landing at 639. For girls, Klarity, a contemporary spelling of “clarity” evoking brightness and light, led all risers.

Here are the five boys’ and girls’ names that increased the most in popularity in 2025:

Boys

1. Kasai
2. Akari
3. Eziah
4. Jasai
5. Neithan

Girls

1. Klarity
2. Rynlee
3. Ailanny
4. Naylani
5. Madisson

Social Security has compiled the baby names list since 1997. The full database allows users to search name popularity by year back to 1880 and by state.

“Happy Mother’s Day to all the exceptional mothers who inspire us and guide future generations,” said Social Security Commissioner Frank J. Bisignano. “As Mother’s Day draws closer, I find myself reflecting on the unwavering care, courage, and commitment my own mother instilled in my siblings and me as the glue that held our family together.”

In Southern Maryland, families in Calvert, Charles and St. Mary’s counties continue to follow national naming trends while often choosing names that reflect local heritage, faith and community values. Names like Liam, Noah and Olivia remain popular among new parents in the tri-county area, where military families at Naval Air Station Patuxent River and growing suburban neighborhoods shape the next generation. Local hospitals and pediatric practices report that these classic yet modern names appear frequently on birth announcements each year.

The data offers a snapshot of American culture at a moment when parents balance tradition with individuality. The rise of names like Kasai and Klarity shows how global influences and creative spellings continue to shape the way families celebrate new life.

The full list of the 1,000 most popular baby names is available at www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames.