Straight from the Social Security Administration, here are the top baby names of the year:

The boys’ list is nearly unchanged from 2024, with just a bit of shuffling in names 5-10. For girls, the big stories are Charlotte leaping to #2—a big surge for a long-established hit—and the top-10 debut of Eliana.

Taken as a group, the names share a style as smooth, lyrical classics. But remember, the top of the charts only reflects the tastes of parents who prefer conventional names, and the direction of American baby name style is aggressively unconventional. In fact, the top 10 list accounts for thousands fewer babies than in 2024.

That means significant trends and new names are emerging lower down the popularity charts. Check back here often in the coming days to learn the about the fastest risers and fallers, top trends, intriguing brand-new names, and updates to our interactive tools and games.