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| Rank | Boy Names | Girl Names |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Noah | Amelia |
| 2 | Liam | Charlotte |
| 3 | James | Olivia |
| 4 | John | Emma |
| 5 | Elijah | Eleanor |
| 6 | Oliver | Harper |
| 7 | William | Sophia |
| 8 | Hudson | Evelyn |
| 9 | Joseph | Ellie |
| 10 | Henry | Nova |
December 31, 2025 LDH releases top baby names of 2025
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, - The Louisiana Department of Health today released the most popular baby names in the state for babies born in 2025, with Noah and Amelia taking the top spots.
A total of 214 boys were named Noah, making it Louisiana’s most popular boy name this year, while 191 girls were named Amelia, earning it the top girl name.
The rankings are based on provisional birth certificate data collected by the Center for Vital Records and Statistics.
The top 10 baby names for 2025:
“Every name counts for a new life brought into this world with a bright future. We’re proud to celebrate Louisiana’s growing families and the next generation for the state of Louisiana,” said Governor Jeff Landry.
“Birth records aren’t just paperwork. They reflect the care and support that go into a healthy pregnancy and healthy birth,” said Secretary Bruce Greenstein. “LDH is committed to supporting families throughout pregnancy and celebrating every birth by ensuring parents have the support they need.”
“The Center for Vital Records and Statistics works incredibly hard every day, and this brings an element of fun to our day-to-day work,” said Darlene Smith, Deputy Assistant Secretary for the Center for Vital Records and Statistics. “It’s an honor to maintain the official record for new births.”
“Technology is essential to preserving life’s milestones,” said Chief Information Officer for the Office of Technology Services Evelina Broussard. “Our work supports the accurate and timely recording of births, marriages, and deaths, helping families move forward during their most important life events.”