In the District of Columbia in 2025, Sophia and Emma tied for the girls' top spot, and Noah led the boys with 58 babies.
Sophia and Emma each counted 36 babies, with Charlotte close behind at 34. Lucy was the biggest girls' climber, up 28 places to tie Zoe at No. 4 with 31. Olivia slipped seven spots to No. 9.
On the boys' side, Samuel made the largest jump, gaining 26 places, while Charles rose 14. James slipped five spots.
Beyond the leaders, the District's list blends enduring classics with vintage revivals and short, crisp names, giving the lineup a familiar but current feel.
| Popularity Rank* | Change | Name | Babies in 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | Noah | 58 |
| 2 | 2 | Theodore | 53 |
| 3 | -1 | Liam | 49 |
| 3 | - | Henry | 49 |
| 5 | 1 | William | 43 |
| 6 | -5 | James | 37 |
| 7 | 12 | Mateo | 34 |
| 7 | 6 | John | 34 |
| 7 | 14 | Charles | 34 |
| 10 | 26 | Samuel | 33 |
| Popularity Rank* | Change | Name | Babies in 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | Sophia | 36 |
| 1 | 3 | Emma | 36 |
| 3 | -2 | Charlotte | 34 |
| 4 | -1 | Zoe | 31 |
| 4 | 28 | Lucy | 31 |
| 6 | 7 | Eleanor | 30 |
| 7 | 4 | Sofia | 29 |
| 7 | -1 | Ava | 29 |
| 9 | -7 | Olivia | 27 |
| 9 | 10 | Amelia | 27 |