September 26, 2018, 2:00 p.m.
When it comes to choosing a name for a child, some parents stick with tradition, while some like to give their child a unique or uncommon name. Nearly one-third (31%) of Americans say they have a somewhat uncommon or very uncommon name, according to new data from YouGov Plan & Track.
Women are significantly more likely than men to say that they have an uncommon name. More than one-third (35%) of women say their name is uncommon, compared to only one-quarter (25%) of men who chose the same option.
More than two-thirds (68%) of men say that their name is common, with the most popular response for men being “very common” – 38% chose this. A majority (58%) of women also say their name is somewhat (31%) or very (27%) common.
Millennials (33%) are the age group most likely to say their name is uncommon. Gen X’ers and baby boomers are slightly less likely to say they have uncommon names, with 28% of both groups choosing “somewhat uncommon” or “very uncommon.” A large number (69%) of baby boomers say their names are common, along with 64% of Gen X’ers and 59% of millennials.