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James, Amelia top list of baby names in Mississippi for 2025

By: Frank Corder - December 30, 2025

  • See the baby boy and girl names that made the Top 25 list in Mississippi this year.

The Mississippi Department of Health released the most popular baby names in the Magnolia State for 2025 on Tuesday.

The department’s Office of Vital Records compiles a list of most popular baby names born to Mississippi residents every year. The counts and rankings are based on provisional birth certificate data.

James and Amelia topped the list of boy and girl names, respectively, in Mississippi this year.

MSDH said that this year, 163 baby boys were named James, and 113 girls were named Amelia. Last year, the names were ranked third (James) and fourth (Amelia) in their gender categories.

Rounding out the Top 5 for most popular boy names for 2025 are William, John, Noah and Elijah while Charlotte, Olivia, Ava and Elizabeth completed the Top 5 list for girls.

Top 25 Boy Names in 2025

  1. James
  2. William 
  3. John 
  4. Noah 
  5. Elijah 
  6. Liam 
  7. Waylon 
  8. Hudson 
  9. Henry 
  10. Levi 
  11. Thomas 
  12. Cooper 
  13. Michael 
  14. Walker 
  15. Asher 
  16. Oliver 
  17. Mason 
  18. Grayson 
  19. Weston 
  20. Stetson 
  21. Samuel 
  22. Charles / Josiah / Maverick 
  23. Carter 
  24. Silas / Wyatt 
  25. Jackson 

Top 25 Girl Names in 2025

  1. Amelia 
  2. Charlotte 
  3. Olivia 
  4. Ava 
  5. Elizabeth 
  6. Mary 
  7. Ivy 
  8. Nova 
  9. Emma / Lainey 
  10. Ellie 
  11. Harper 
  12. Sophia 
  13. Ella 
  14. Avery / Naomi / Sadie 
  15. Kinsley 
  16. Paisley 
  17. Josie / Lucy 
  18. Eleanor / Millie 
  19. Evelyn 
  20. Hazel 
  21. Delilah 
  22. Oakley 
  23. Eden / Layla / Mia 
  24. Ailany / Lillian / Oaklynn / Serenity 
  25. Kehlani / Raelynn 
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Frank Corder

For nearly two decades, Frank Corder has reported and offered analysis on government, public policy, elections, business and matters of faith. He is the Editor for Magnolia Tribune where he oversees the day-to-day content development. Frank’s interviews, articles, and columns have been syndicated throughout Mississippi as well as in various national publications. His resume includes appearances on the BBC, CBS News, ABC News, and Fox News, among others. Frank is a frequent analyst on radio and television, providing insight and commentary on the inner workings of the Magnolia State and beyond. During his career, Frank has interviewed government officials and candidates from City Halls to the White House, including Presidential candidates, White House officials, U.S. Senators, Congressmen, Cabinet Secretaries, and Governors. He previously hosted his own local radio and television programs and has managed private businesses in the financial, hospitality, and retail sectors. Frank has served his community as an elected City Councilman and as an Assistant/Acting City Manager. In the wake of Hurricane Katrina, he led the effort to plan Pascagoula's recovery and rebuilding which earned him recognition as Mississippi's Volunteer of the Year. Frank also led Pascagoula's municipal government out of a $14.5 million deficit, which the Mississippi State Auditor heralded as a model for other communities facing dire financial straits. As the president of the Pascagoula High School Quarterback Club, Frank has self-published "The Book of Pascagoula Football." He has been married for over 25 years and has two children, both of whom work in public education. Email Frank: frank@magnoliatribune.com
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