The Most Common First Names of U.S. Presidents and Founding Fathers: 100 Statistics
James is the most common first name of U.S. presidents, used by 5 of 45. See 100 statistics on presidents’ and founders’ first names.
Are American Names Getting Longer? 140 Years of Name Length
American first names peaked at 6.20 letters in 1989 and fell to 5.79 by 2025. See 100 name length statistics and a ranking by state.
Unisex Names in America: Which Names Changed Sides? 100 Statistics for 2026
Ashley and Madison were once boys’ names. Our SSA analysis finds 126 unisex names that changed sides since 1880. See all 100 stats.
The Pop Culture Effect on Baby Names: 100 Statistics for 2026
Pop culture baby names rise fast and fade fast. Only 9 names ever jumped from under 100 to 1,000+ births in a year. See all 100 stats.
How Many Americans Share Your First Name? 100 Name Statistics for 2026
How many Americans share your first name? Our 2026 estimate: 3.56 million Michaels, 1.66 million Marys, and the full top 100 names.