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Newsweek
10-05-2025
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- Newsweek
Most Popular US Baby Names Revealed
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The Social Security Administration (SSA) has released its annual list of most popular baby names in the United States for 2024, with Olivia and Liam maintaining their reign as America's top choices for the sixth consecutive year. Alongside the traditional top 10 rankings, the SSA highlighted names showing remarkable gains in popularity, with Truce and Ailany leading these rapidly rising newcomers. Why It Matters Baby naming trends often reflect broader cultural shifts and social values. While established favorites demonstrate Americans' continued preference for familiar yet contemporary names, the rapidly rising newcomers may signal emerging cultural influences and evolving parental preferences across the nation. The annual list traditionally coincides with Mother's Day celebrations, highlighting the connection between this data collection and the important role parents play in their children's early documentation and identity establishment. What To Know The top 10 boys' names for 2024: Liam Noah Oliver Theodore James Henry Mateo Elijah Lucas William The top 10 girls' names for 2024: Olivia Emma Amelia Charlotte Mia Sophia Isabella Evelyn Ava Sofia Names Showing the Biggest Jumps in Popularity Top five boys' names with the greatest increase: Truce Colsen Bryer Halo Azaiah Top five girls' names with the greatest increase: Ailany Aylani Marjorie Scottie Analeia According to the SSA, the boys' name Truce, meaning "peace," rose an astonishing 11,118 spots from last year's position to reach number 991 in the overall rankings. For girls, Ailany, which means "chief," topped the list of fastest-rising names. What People Are Saying Social Security Administration statement: "Social Security began compiling the baby's name list in 1997, with names dating back to 1880. At the time of a child's birth, parents supply the name to the agency when applying for a child's Social Security card, thus making Social Security America's source for the most popular baby names." Frank Bisignano, Social Security Commissioner: "As Mother's Day nears, we remember the incredible impact that mothers have on our lives. Growing up with a working mom, I witnessed firsthand the dedication, resilience, and balance it takes to juggle both career and family." Sophie Kihm, the editor-in-chief at Nameberry, previously told Newsweek: "Millennial parents, meanwhile, are more likely to go for the more traditional-leaning trends such as Croc names, old-fashioned choices that are so ugly they're beautiful; global Americana names, which are deeply rooted choices with international origins; and country rebrand names, many of which are old-school names being seen through a new lens." A 10 month old baby boy and a 9 month old baby girl sit on the floor close together and play with blocks A 10 month old baby boy and a 9 month old baby girl sit on the floor close together and play with blocks Getty Images What Happens Next The complete list of 1,000 most popular baby names is now available on the Social Security Administration website. The SSA continues to encourage families to apply for their child's Social Security number at birth, noting that this documentation is essential for claiming children as dependents for tax purposes and opening financial accounts in their name.
Yahoo
10-05-2025
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- Yahoo
Most popular baby names of 2024 — and who rose in the ranks
SALT LAKE CITY () — The most popular baby names of 2024 are here from Social Security, and Liam and Olivia are at the top of the list for the sixth year in a row. The top ten baby names of 2024 in the United States are: Boys Girls 1. Liam 1. Olivia 2. Noah 2. Emma 3. Oliver 3. Amelia 4. Theodore 4. Charlotte 5. James 5. Mia 6. Henry 6. Sophia 7. Mateo 7. Isabella 8. Elijah 8. Evelyn 9. Lucas 9. Ava 10. William 10. Sofia Liam and Olivia have shared the top spots for the past six years, but Liam has been the number one boy name since 2017. Liam has been in the top ten of boys' names since 2012, and Olivia has been in the top ten girls' names since 2001. LIST: Mother's Day, 5Ks, kite festival, and more weekend events The list also includes the names that changed the most in popularity. This year, Truce increased in popularity the most for boys, going up 11,118 spots when compared to last year. For girls, Ailany increased the most in popularity, going up 754 spots. The names that went down in popularity the most are also on the list. For boys, Khari decreased the most, dropping 394 spots. Additionally, the five boys' names that decreased the most all start with K. For girls, Emryn decreased the most in popularity, dropping 606 spots. Social Security releases the 1000 most popular baby names each year in order to celebrate Mother's Day. They began making yearly lists in 1997, but they have names dating back to 1880. In a press release given to the media, Social Security Commissioner Frank Bisignano said, 'Growing up with a working mom, I witnessed firsthand the dedication, resilience, and balance it takes to juggle both career and family. Happy Mother's Day to all the incredible mothers in our lives who inspire us and set an example for future generations.' Some of the most popular baby names of 2025 so far Social Security has this data because parents give the agency their children's names when they apply for a Social Security card. You can peruse the full list of the 1000 most popular baby names here. Data for 2024 for each individual state will be available on May 15. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
The Hill
09-05-2025
- General
- The Hill
Is your name extinct now? Federal government releases new baby name popularity data
(NEXSTAR) – A massive trove of government name data, updated and released to the public Friday, may make you feel old. The Social Security Administration, which records every birth in the U.S., released the official list of most popular baby names of 2024. The top picks of today may have sounded like zany or quirky options when you were growing up, and vice versa – your name may be all but extinct now. Take Nicholas, for example. The name was ultra-popular not that long ago, a steady presence in the top 10 through the 1990s and early 2000s. But it has experienced a steep decline since then, now ranking at No. 118 overall. Even more dramatic is the fate of Lisa, the No. 1 girl's name for nearly the entire 1960s. Now it barely makes it into the top 1,000. It was the 985th most popular name last year, according to the Social Security Administration. Curious how your name has fared over the years? The Social Security Administration has a look-up tool on its website. You can scroll down and type in any name to measure its popularity over time. So what are the hot names right now? The top 20 baby names of 2024, according to the Social Security Administration, were: The government agency also tracks which names are experiencing rapid rises in popularity, even if they're still outside the top 20. Truce, Colsen and Bryer rose most in the ranks for baby boys over the past year, while Ailany, Aylani and Marjorie had huge jumps for girls.
