A NordPass report found “admin” is the most common U.S. password in 2025, with simple number strings and variations of “password” dominating the top 20.

Researchers analyzed millions of leaked credentials, highlighting widespread weak password habits across generations and an increasing, yet predictable, use of special characters, Fox News reported.

Here are the 20 most common passwords in the USA this year:

  • admin
  • password
  • 123456
  • 12345678
  • 123456789
  • 12345
  • Password
  • 12345678910
  • Gmail.12345
  • Password1
  • Aa123456
  • f*******t
  • 1234567890
  • abc123
  • Welcome1
  • Password1!
  • password1
  • 1234567
  • 111111
  • 123123
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Weak logins remain a major problem because criminals rely on automated tools.

The DX Brief

  • NordPass and NordStellar analysis finds “admin” most common password in the U.S. for 2025; globally “123456” leads
  • U.S. top 20 includes nine number strings and five “password” variations, with predictable special-character patterns rising
  • The study examined millions of leaked credentials and noted similar weak habits across generations
  • Guidance includes using unique, long passwords, password managers, software updates, and MFA to reduce breach risk

Read the full article at Fox News