ARLINGTON, Va. (7News) — The names Liam and Oliva topped the list of the most common baby names selected in 2025, according to the Social Security Administration.
An annual list of popular baby names has been released since 1997, many providing a glimpse into naming trends over the year.
Here’s what names were commonly picked across D.C., Maryland, and Virginia.
Listed in order of ranking
Washington D.C. – Emma, Sophia, Isabella, Lucy, Zoe
Maryland – Ailany, Charlotte, Olivia, Mia, Sophia
Virginia – Charlotte, Emma, Sophia, Olivia, Amelia
Washington, D.C. – Noah, Theodore, Henry, Liam, William
Maryland – Liam, Noah, Lucas, Theodore, Oliver
Virginia – Liam, Noah, Theodore, Oliver, Henry
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