Most popular US baby names of 2025 as one drops out of list entirely
Choosing a name for your new little one is a big decision to make.
Some parents want to be different and make something up or go for a unconventional choice, while others prefer to play it safe and go for a popular choice.
One name has surprisingly disappeared off the most popular baby name list, after ranking strongly for years.
Is your name on any of these lists?
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Name data is released yearly by the United States Social Security Administration.
The annual list is collected from data submitted on Social Security card applications in the US after a baby is born, with records dating back to 1880.
It provides a look at name trends, and which names are going in and out of fashion.
Possibly inspired by a certain Princess, the name Charlotte climbed to the No. 2 spot for girls.
It replaced Emma's six-year streak in second place.
A surprise addition was the name Eliana, which entered the top 10 for the first time.
It pushed out the name Ava, which dropped off the list entirely, despite being hugely popular, ever since it cracked the top ten back in 2005.
After 20 years, it has finally fallen out of favour.
There are some unusual new additions in the 'fastest rising' name list, with some varied spellings of traditional names, including Neithan and Klarity.
The name Kasai saw the biggest jump in popularity for boys, climbing 1,108 spots to break into the top 1,000 names for the first time at No. 639.
It apparently means 'fire' in both Japanese and Swahili.
Top 10 baby names for girls
- Olivia
- Charlotte
- Emma
- Amelia
- Sophia
- Mia
- Isabella
- Evelyn
- Sofia
- Eliana
Top 10 baby names for boys
- Liam
- Noah
- Oliver
- Theodore
- Henry
- James
- Elijah
- Mateo
- William
- Lucas
Top five fastest-rising boys' names
- Kasai
- Akari
- Eziah
- Jasai
- Neithan
The top five fastest-rising girls' names
- Klarity
- Rynlee
- Ailanny
- Naylani
- Madisson
Social Security Commissioner Frank J. Bisignano said in a statement included in Friday's press release: "Happy Mother's Day to all the exceptional mothers who inspire us and guide future generations,"
"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."
The Social Security Administration has tracked baby name trends since 1997, with records in its public database dating back to 1880, according to their press release.
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Jen Thomas