2025 Baby Name Trends: The Top Names for Boys in Louisiana

If there is one thing we know for sure, it’s that Louisiana does things a little differently, and that includes how we name our literal "Louisiana Saturday Night" babies.

Every year, just in time for Mother’s Day, the Social Security Administration drops the data on the most popular baby names in the country.

Nationally, the results feel a bit like a broken record: Olivia and Liam have officially topped the charts for a seventh year in a row. It’s a literal dynasty at this point! Across the U.S., we saw some minor shuffling, like Charlotte bumping Emma out of the number two spot, but the Top 10 remains pretty predictable.

The National Top 10 (2025)

Boys: Liam, Noah, Oliver, Theodore, Henry, James, Elijah, Mateo, William, Lucas.

Girls: Olivia, Charlotte, Emma, Amelia, Sophia, Mia, Isabella, Evelyn, Sofia, Eliana.

The Louisiana Twist

But here in the Bayou State? We’ve got our own rhythm. According to the Louisiana Department of Health, our 2025 rankings prove that while we appreciate a classic, we aren’t just following the national herd.

In a major departure from the national "Liam and Olivia" fever, Louisiana parents crowned Noah and Amelia as the reigning king and queen of the cradle for 2025.

It’s such a Louisiana move to pivot from the national trend and keep things soulful and timeless. Whether it’s our cultural heritage or just that unique Louisiana flair, our list shows a deep love for names that carry a bit of weight and history.

Check out our full gallery of the top names for boys right here in Louisiana. Did your favorite make the cut, or are we still keeping it "locally flavored"?