The numbers have been crunched and the results are in.

What's most popular name in the world. For girls here are the top 20 names. As of 2018 the most common last name in the world is Wang which means prince About 928 million people in China have this namewhich is roughly 15 percent of Chinas population. But there is one timeless name that has managed to never go out of fashion topping the list as the most popular girls baby name in the world.

Most popular boys name. The name John has over 85 alternative spellings and related nicknames. It is estimated that more than 15 million people in.

The most common name amongst engineers worldwide is Ravi while those in law enforcement are most likely to be named. Forget John Mohammed Charlotte or. Here is the history and meaning behind some of the most common last names in the world.

Many of the other names in the top 10 remained the same as well. The most popular baby names around the world. In the United States Australia Great Britain and many other English-speaking countries the most popular last name is Smith.

The one who can give good counsel. James Most popular girls name. SOFIA aka Sophia or any other different spellings.

Olivia bumped off Emma which was number one in 2018. More about popular names. According to the sixth edition of The Columbia Encyclopedia 2000 Muhammad is probably the most common given name in the world including variations.