The Significance of Names
The number one is special. Researchers agree Kushim is the oldest known name, dating to 3400-3000 BCE. Kushim was an accountant, not a ruler.
When having a baby, naming your child is important. For most, a name sticks for a lifetime. New parents might field opinions from friends and family, adding stress. Consider a name representing you. Keep it simple, less likely to be confused.
I like the ‘lee’ or ‘ee’ ending, how it both honors my [name]SIL[/name]’s. I love how [name]Isabella[/name] balances the name.
Most Popular Names
What is the top 1 name in the world? Currently, the most popular name for baby girls around the world is Sofia or some variant of that name.
The name James has ranked as low as 19. Professor Karla Bombach recalculated a total of 137 women in the Bible. The name Harlow means "From The Mound Of The People."
Names Around the World
- John: John is a popular male given name in the English language that is derived from Hebrew. It is a popular name in Anglophone, Arabic, European, Latin American, Persian, and Turkish nations.
The most common name in the world is Wang, meaning king, and is the last name of an estimated 92.8 million people on China’s mainland. The most popular first name is Maria, a Latin name that translates to Mary in English.
Gen Alpha is the generation following Gen Z and currently includes all children born in or after 2010. The majority of this demographic is under 12 years of age.
Check out the list of the top 1,000 baby girl names. While top baby boy names like Liam, Noah, William and James have remained among the most popular for the past few years, other boy names are on the rise. Oliver, for example, jumped from number 88 in 2010 to number five in 2018.
Which name is the best?
- Emma
- Olivia
- Ava
- Isabella
- Sophia
- Charlotte
- Mia
- Amelia
- Harper
- Evelyn
On this page you will find lists of the most popular given names in various regions of the world. Usually the information is based on the names parents register for their babies. The source and any other relevant details are noted at the top of each list.