Most popular baby names in New York (2025)
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In 2025, the most popular baby name in New York was Emma for girls (774 babies) and Noah for boys (1,381 babies), per the U.S. Social Security Administration's state data. Nationally the #1 names were Olivia (girls) and Liam (boys). The full top 25 for each sex, with birth counts, is below.
Source: SSA state-specific baby-name data. Data as of SSA national data through 2025, state data through 2025, retrieved June 2026.
Top 25 girl names in New York, 2025
| # | Name | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Emma | 774 |
| 2 | Olivia | 740 |
| 3 | Mia | 738 |
| 4 | Sophia | 721 |
| 5 | Charlotte | 664 |
| 6 | Isabella | 629 |
| 7 | Amelia | 622 |
| 8 | Leah | 550 |
| 9 | Sofia | 545 |
| 10 | Zoe | 478 |
| 11 | Eliana | 466 |
| 12 | Ava | 458 |
| 13 | Ailany | 457 |
| 14 | Chloe | 437 |
| 15 | Esther | 428 |
| 16 | Lily | 426 |
| 17 | Sarah | 390 |
| 18 | Ella | 375 |
| 19 | Madison | 370 |
| 20 | Aurora | 367 |
| 21 | Luna | 363 |
| 22 | Aria | 361 |
| 23 | Nora | 359 |
| 24 | Evelyn | 352 |
| 25 | Violet | 352 |
Source: SSA state-specific baby-name data. Data as of SSA national data through 2025, state data through 2025, retrieved June 2026.
Top 25 boy names in New York, 2025
| # | Name | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Noah | 1,381 |
| 2 | Liam | 1,368 |
| 3 | Theodore | 738 |
| 4 | Lucas | 705 |
| 5 | Oliver | 703 |
| 6 | Luca | 680 |
| 7 | Joseph | 667 |
| 8 | James | 658 |
| 9 | Jacob | 631 |
| 10 | Ethan | 630 |
| 11 | Leo | 625 |
| 12 | Jack | 606 |
| 13 | Michael | 604 |
| 14 | Henry | 603 |
| 15 | David | 595 |
| 16 | Benjamin | 573 |
| 17 | Matthew | 520 |
| 18 | Daniel | 478 |
| 19 | Alexander | 476 |
| 20 | Dylan | 471 |
| 21 | William | 459 |
| 22 | Moshe | 441 |
| 23 | Levi | 438 |
| 24 | John | 431 |
| 25 | Owen | 422 |
Source: SSA state-specific baby-name data. Data as of SSA national data through 2025, state data through 2025, retrieved June 2026.
Frequently asked questions
What is the most popular baby name in New York?
In 2025, the most popular baby name in New York was Emma for girls (774 babies) and Noah for boys (1,381 babies), according to SSA state data. The top five girls were Emma, Olivia, Mia, Sophia, Charlotte; the top five boys were Noah, Liam, Theodore, Lucas, Oliver.
Do New York's top names match the national list?
In 2025, New York's #1 girl name was Emma (national #1: Olivia) and its #1 boy name was Noah (national #1: Liam). Both differ from the national leaders, a reminder that name popularity varies by state.
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Source
SSA state-specific baby-name data, New York data for 2025. SSA national data through 2025, state data through 2025, retrieved June 2026. Public domain (U.S. Government). See our methodology.
Last updated: 2026-06-22