Liam and Olivia have topped the U.S. baby name lists for boys and girls in 2024, marking their continued dominance. The Social Security Administration's annual data revealed that Liam has held the top spot for boys for eight consecutive years, while Olivia has done so for six. The list shows increased interest in names with cross-cultural appeal and heritage. Notably, 3.61 million babies were born in the U.S. this year, reflecting a slight increase in the birthrate and the influence of social media on naming trends.
The names Liam and Olivia have topped the list of most popular baby names in the U.S. for 2024, dominating for several consecutive years.
The Social Security Administration tracks baby names and reported that Liam has reigned for boys for eight consecutive years, while Olivia has topped girls' names for six.
Sophie Kihm from Nameberry noted how American parents are increasingly opting for names with heritage, aiming for cross-cultural appeal due to diverse family backgrounds.
In total, 3.61 million babies were born in the U.S. in 2024, showing a slight increase in the birthrate from 2023.
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