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Social Security Names Olivia and Liam Top U.S. Baby List Again
Charlotte moved to No. 2, while the Social Security Administration said 3.6 million babies were born in the United States in 2025.
On Friday, the Social Security Administration announced that Olivia and Liam topped the list of U.S. baby names for the seventh consecutive year in 2025, released ahead of Mother's Day.
The agency tracks naming trends by analyzing Social Security card applications submitted at birth, with records in its database dating back to 1880.
Charlotte climbed to second place among girls, ending Emma's six-year run, while Eliana entered the top 10 for the first time, replacing Ava; the top four boys' names remained unchanged.
The boys' name Kasai surged 1,108 positions to enter the top 1,000 for the first time, while Klarity jumped 1,396 spots; Aubrie, Cattleya, Jaycee, and Zendaya declined the most in popularity.
Kasai, meaning "fire" in Japanese and Swahili, reflects broader shifts in cultural and demographic trends shaping naming choices across the United States in 2025.