The most popular given names vary
nationally,
region
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ally, and
culturally
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. Lists of widely used
given name
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s can consist of those most often bestowed upon
infant
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s born within the last year, thus reflecting the current
naming trends, or else be composed of the
personal name
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s occurring most often within the total
population
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.
Popularity by region
The names listed in the following tables, unless otherwise noted, represent the most current top 10 breakdowns of what newborn children are commonly being named in the various regions of the world.
Africa
Male names
Female names
Americas
Male names
Female names
Asia
Male names
Female names
Europe
Male names
Female names
Oceania
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Male names
Female names
See also
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Lists of most common surnames
Lists of the most common surnames by continent:
* Lists of most common surnames in African countries
* Lists of most common surnames in Asian countries
* Lists of most common surnames in European countries
* Lists of most common surnames in N ...
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List of most popular given names by state in the United States
References
External links
Government statistics
Australia
Queensland listAustralian Capital Territory listNorthern Territory listunder Births Deaths & Marriages.
Victorian listWestern Australia
Canada
Alberta* Ontario
female namesmale names
United States
Link to Social Security Administration which has stats on US baby names
France
Fichier des prénoms
Ireland
male namesfemale names
United Kingdom
Scotland
England and Wales
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Infancy