New List of the 10 Most Popular Boy and Girl Names Revealed

(Tyler, Texas) - Finding the right name for your newborn is a big deal. Will it be a name that has historical significance in your family? Will it be a name that's unique so your child stands out?

My name was the most popular for several decades, Michael. Not that I'm some famous person but a lot of celebrities have the name of Michael. Michael Jordan, the greatest basketball player of all time (LeBron ain't even close), Michael Jackson, the biggest pop star ever or Michael J. Fox, the time traveler, just to name three. Last year (2025), there were some unique names that became very popular for parents.

Social Security Administration Releases Most Popular Baby Names for 2025

At one time, Michael was the most popular baby name. Michael stayed on top of that list for several decades if I remember correctly. That changed when parents wanted to start branching out with a more unique name.

This information comes from the Social Security Administration. For the seventh consecutive year, Olivia was the most popular girl name and Liam the most popular boy name. Other popular girl names were Emma, Mia, and Evelyn. For boys, Theodore, Henry and Mateo were in the top 10.

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10 Most Popular Boy and Girl Names

When you look at the list below, you may recognize a lot of these names and realize you know a lot of kids with these names. So without further ado, below are the top 10 most popular boy and girl names right now:

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