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Characters: United States names and surnames

From the vibrant cities to the sprawling countryside, the United States is a land of diversity and innovation. Its rich cultural tapestry is reflected in the variety of its names and surnames, which blend traditions from all over the world. Below is a compilation of the 50 most popular female names, 50 most popular male names, and 50 most common surnames in the U.S., showcasing the dynamic and multicultural nature of American nomenclature. The names and surnames are listed in order of their prevalence in the United States.



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50 Most Popular Female Names:

  1. Emma

  2. Olivia

  3. Ava

  4. Isabella

  5. Sophia

  6. Mia

  7. Amelia

  8. Harper

  9. Evelyn

  10. Abigail

  11. Emily

  12. Ella

  13. Elizabeth

  14. Camila

  15. Luna

  16. Sofia

  17. Avery

  18. Mila

  19. Aria

  20. Scarlett

  21. Penelope

  22. Layla

  23. Chloe

  24. Victoria

  25. Madison

  26. Eleanor

  27. Grace

  28. Nora

  29. Riley

  30. Zoey

  31. Hannah

  32. Hazel

  33. Lily

  34. Ellie

  35. Violet

  36. Lillian

  37. Zoe

  38. Stella

  39. Aurora

  40. Natalie

  41. Emilia

  42. Everly

  43. Leah

  44. Aubrey

  45. Willow

  46. Addison

  47. Lucy

  48. Audrey

  49. Bella

  50. Nova



50 Most Popular Male Names:

  1. Liam

  2. Noah

  3. Oliver

  4. Elijah

  5. James

  6. William

  7. Benjamin

  8. Lucas

  9. Henry

  10. Alexander

  11. Mason

  12. Michael

  13. Ethan

  14. Daniel

  15. Jacob

  16. Logan

  17. Jackson

  18. Levi

  19. Sebastian

  20. Mateo

  21. Jack

  22. Owen

  23. Theodore

  24. Aiden

  25. Samuel

  26. Joseph

  27. John

  28. David

  29. Wyatt

  30. Matthew

  31. Luke

  32. Asher

  33. Carter

  34. Julian

  35. Grayson

  36. Leo

  37. Jayden

  38. Gabriel

  39. Isaac

  40. Lincoln

  41. Anthony

  42. Hudson

  43. Dylan

  44. Ezra

  45. Thomas

  46. Charles

  47. Christopher

  48. Jaxon

  49. Maverick

  50. Josiah



50 Most Common U.S. Surnames:

  1. Smith

  2. Johnson

  3. Williams

  4. Brown

  5. Jones

  6. Garcia

  7. Miller

  8. Davis

  9. Rodriguez

  10. Martinez

  11. Hernandez

  12. Lopez

  13. Gonzalez

  14. Wilson

  15. Anderson

  16. Thomas

  17. Taylor

  18. Moore

  19. Jackson

  20. Martin

  21. Lee

  22. Perez

  23. Thompson

  24. White

  25. Harris

  26. Sanchez

  27. Clark

  28. Ramirez

  29. Lewis

  30. Robinson

  31. Walker

  32. Young

  33. Allen

  34. King

  35. Wright

  36. Scott

  37. Torres

  38. Nguyen

  39. Hill

  40. Flores

  41. Green

  42. Adams

  43. Nelson

  44. Baker

  45. Hall

  46. Rivera

  47. Campbell

  48. Mitchell

  49. Carter

  50. Roberts

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