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The Most Popular Baby Names In The World, Mapped

The Most Popular Baby Names In The World, Mapped
The US and the UK share their favorite name for a baby girl.
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The most popular names for baby boys and girls have changed drastically over the last century, but which ones do parents in countries across the globe opt for most often?

Researching reliable, local reports from each country, Letter Solver mapped the most popular baby names around the world (where data was available).


Key Findings:

  • The most popular girl names in the world are variations on Maria (including Mia) โ€” they're the top pick in 17 different countries.

  • Variations on the name Mohammed are the most popular in ten countries, making them the most common choice for baby boys worldwide.

  • America's favorite baby names are Olivia and Liam.

  • The UK shares its favorite girl name with the US, while its most common boy name is Noah.


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Via Letter Solver.

Comments

  1. Paul 9 months ago

    Baah


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