According to The Independent an estimated 150 million men and boys around the world share this name.

Most common name in the world now. According to Nameberry it currently sits at spot 442 its most popular ranking this century. Rhys is a Welsh name and means ardor. According to the sixth edition of The Columbia Encyclopedia 2000 Muhammad is probably the most common given name in the world including variations.

It was given to 130 children 65 boys and 65 girls. In terms of global popularity Sophia takes the top spot. Lists of widely used given names can consist of those most often bestowed upon infants born within the last year thus reflecting the current naming trends or else be composed of the personal names occurring most within the.

The numbers have been crunched and the results are in. Traditionally spelled Rhys unisex name is more often spelled as Reese. Along with James and William other common boy names that remain in the US Top 50 include Alexander Benjamin David Gabriel Henry Jacob Noah and Samuel.

Latest figures from our Bounty mums confirm that Oliver is still the most popular name given to boys in the UK and its female form Olivia is still top of the name choices for girls. Emma is a popular name for baby girls in the US while Liam is the most popular boy name. It was given to 130 children 65 boys and 65 girls.

Rhys didnt enter the American list of the top 1000 names until 2004 when it claimed spot 979. The most popular given names vary nationally regionally and culturally. 103 行 Name Number Name Number 1 James 4700229 Mary 3196385 2 Robert 4455696 Patricia 1558407 3 John 4453807 Jennifer 1468377 4 Michael 4335919 Linda 1448303 5 William 3564276 Elizabeth 1420377 6 David.

Forget John Mohammed Charlotte or Olivia. The common names for boys that have fallen the farthest in popularity include Ralph Willie Gerald and Billy. It has been awhile but I.