Theodore and Mia are newcomers
May 16, 2025
- Liam, Noah andOliver were the three most popular baby names for boys in 2024, Social Security card applicationsshow.
- Olivia, Emma and Amelia were the three most popular baby names for girls.
- The most popular baby names are largely present across all states, but there are some variations.
Liam and Olivia continued to be the most popular baby names in 2024, according to the latest data from the Social Security Administration.
Liam has been the most popular baby name for boys since 2017, while Olivia has been the most popular baby name for girls since 2019, records show.
Theodore skyrocketed into the top five most popular male baby names for the first time in 2024.
And for females, Mia reached the top five most popular baby names for the first time in 2024.
How baby names compare among states
Generally, the most popular baby names overall were present in every state.
For instance, Liam, the most popular male baby name nationally, is ranked in the top five in 46states, including the District of Columbia.
Olivia, the most popular female name in the U.S., ranks in the top five in 47states.
Still, there are a few exceptions.
Theodore and Henry had significant but lower popularity, appearing in the top five names of 27and 24states, respectively.
Sophia also appeared in top five lists of 21states, including Florida and Illinois, despite not being among the top five most popular baby names for girls overall.
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