how do you change your name on facebook

To change your name on Facebook in 2025, follow these steps:

1. Open Facebook and go to the main menu by clicking your profile icon or the menu icon.
2. Select "Settings & Privacy," then click "Settings."
3. Look for "Account Center" and click it.
4. In Account Center, select the "Profiles" tab.
5. Choose the Facebook profile you want to change the name for.
6. Click on "Name" and enter your new first name, middle name (optional), and last name.
7. Click "Review Change," preview how the name will appear, and then click "Save Changes."

Note the following:

• You can only change your Facebook name once every 60 days.
• The name must only contain letters; no numbers or special characters allowed.
• No unusual capitalization or strange words are allowed in the name.

This method works similarly on both desktop and mobile Facebook apps. Also, if you're changing your last name because of marriage, you can add and display your maiden name as an alternate name on your profile through "Manage Other Names" in the name settings. These steps and rules are current as of 2025 and apply across devices.