Liam and Olivia Lead as Most Popular Baby Names in the US and UK

Social Security Administration and Office for National Statistics reveal top baby names for 2023 and 2022, reflecting cultural trends and regional variations.

Liam and Olivia remain the top baby names in the US for the fifth consecutive year, according to SSA's 2023 data.
In England and Wales, Noah and Olivia were the most popular names in 2022, with Olivia holding the top spot for the seventh year.
New entries in the US top 10 include Mateo for boys, while Isabella replaced Willow in the UK's top 10 for girls.
Social media influencers and cultural trends significantly impact the rising popularity of certain baby names.
The US saw a slight decline in birth rates, with 3.58 million babies born in 2023, down from 3.66 million in 2022.