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how doi change my name on facebook

Here’s how to change your name on Facebook with the current layout in 2025–2026.

Fast steps (mobile & desktop)

  1. Log in to your Facebook account.
  1. Tap/click your profile picture in the top right (on desktop) or tap the three lines (Menu) in the app.
  1. Go to Settings & privacy → Settings.
  1. Open Accounts Center.
  1. Choose Profiles , then pick your Facebook profile (if you have more than one).
  1. Go to Name (sometimes under Personal details).
  1. Type your new first, middle (optional), and last name, then tap Review change.
  1. Check how it will appear, then tap Save changes.

Your name should update almost instantly, though sometimes Facebook may review it before approving.

Important rules and limits

  • You can only change your name every 60 days , so choose carefully.
  • Facebook wants “real” names: no numbers, special characters, or strange capitalization (like J0hn or jOhN sMiTh).
  • Avoid adding random words, titles, or business names in your personal profile name (e.g., “John Smith Fitness Coach Brand”).
  • If you’re changing a Page name or username, that uses a different setting in your Page’s About section.

If you just want to add a nickname or maiden name, you can add it as an “other name” from your profile’s About → Details about you instead of changing your main name.

Quick forum-style notes & common issues

“I changed my name and now I can’t change it again.”
That’s usually the 60‑day lock; you just have to wait it out.

“Facebook rejected my name.”
Double‑check that it follows name standards: no symbols, no fake titles, and it looks like a real person’s name.

Some users in recent videos and forum threads mention that the Accounts Center path is now the default and works the same on both iPhone and Android, which matches the 2026 UI.

TL;DR: Go to Settings & privacy → Settings → Accounts Center → Profiles → Name, enter your new name, and save; remember, you can only do this every 60 days and it must look like a real name.

Information gathered from public forums or data available on the internet and portrayed here.