Liam and Olivia reign supreme on list of top baby names

21,000 baby boys were named Liam last year, and 15,000 girls were named Olivia. These two names have taken the top spot in the United States for the past five years. Other popular names in 2023 included Emma, Charlotte, Sophia, Mia, Noah, Oliver, and Mateo. “Everyone thinks that they’re choosing … a name that’s just so special for their child,” Professor Eric Oliver said. “It’s only when they get to the playground and there are half a dozen other Ellas there that they realize, ‘Oh, maybe I’m part of a social trend.”