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Olivia and Liam Top America’s Most Popular Baby Names for the Seventh Straight Year

Olivia and Liam were America's most popular baby names for 2025 – the seventh consecutive year both names have held the top spot. The baby names are drawn from Social Security card applications submitted at birth, making SSA the nation’s authoritative source for baby naming trends...
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