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Liam and Olivia Lead 2024 Baby Name Rankings for Another Year

The Social Security Administration's latest data confirms minimal changes in top names, with Sofia joining the girls' top ten for the first time.

Parents have loved the names Olivia, Emma, Liam and Noah for the last several years.
Elizabeth Mahon, owner of the baby store Three Littles, prepared to install a new car seat for a customer who made the purchase ahead of tarriff-driven price increases, at the Union Market location in Washington, on Wednesday, April 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Nathan Howard)
A 10 month old baby boy and a 9 month old baby girl sit on the floor close together and play with blocks
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Overview

  • Liam remains the most popular boys' name for the eighth consecutive year, while Olivia has topped the girls' list for six years in a row.
  • The top 10 boys' names for 2024 are unchanged from last year, with Noah and Oliver following Liam in the rankings.
  • Sofia debuts at number 10 in the girls' top 10, replacing Luna, while the rest of the list sees only minor shifts in order.
  • Ailany and Truce are the fastest-rising names, reflecting evolving trends influenced by cultural and social factors.
  • The report also highlights a slight increase in U.S. births, with 3.61 million babies born in 2024 compared to 3.59 million in 2023.