The question about the common first name of the United States Presidents comes up often on game shows.

Most common first name for a president. Andrew has 2 instances Andrew Jackson and Andrew Johnson as does Franklin Franklin Pierce and Franklin D. Least Common Presidential Names 2. James is the most popular name.

Millard Fillmore our little known 13th president Ulysses S. MLB Most Common Last Names 4. The most common first name for a US.

JamesThe most common first name among American presidents is JamesSix presidents were named James James Garfield James Buchanan James Polk James Monroe James Madison and James Jimmy Carter. President is James followed by John and then William. Arthur in the authors subjective opinion.

Most contestants deliberate if it is John or James. James Madison 4th President James Monroe 5th President James K. 103 rows Name Number Name Number.

Presidents with Double Letter Surnames 2. President is James followed by John and then William. There have been five presidents with the first name John John Fitzgerald Kennedy John Calvin Coolidge John Tyler John Quincy Adams and John Adams.

The six presidents with the first name James include James Madison James Monroe James Polk James Buchanan James Garfield and James Jimmy Carter. What is the most common first name among US. US President Last Minus First Name 3.