To change your name on Facebook in 2025, follow these steps:
- Open the Facebook app on your mobile device or go to Facebook on a computer.
- Tap or click on your profile icon or the menu (three lines) at the top right of the screen.
- Go to Settings & Privacy, then tap on Settings.
- Select "Account Center" or look for "Profiles" within the settings.
- Choose your Facebook profile and then select "Name."
- Enter your new first and last name.
- Tap "Review Changes" to see how your new name will appear.
- Confirm by saving the changes.
Important notes:
- You can only change your name once every 60 days.
- The name must be letters only (no numbers or special characters).
- No unusual capitalization or strange words are allowed.
If your Facebook and Instagram accounts are linked, you can toggle off syncing to change only your Facebook name. This method works on both desktop and mobile apps in 2025.
