Quiz: America vs the World!
Test your popularity knowledge
You may know the names on the US charts inside out, but do you know how they fare in other countries? Take our quiz below to find out whether 10 hand-picked names are more popular in the States or abroad.
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Quiz: Where is it More Popular?
We all know William is a popular anglo classic. But did you know it’s even more popular in Sweden, where it’s the Number 1 boy name?
Charlotte is French in origin, but it ranks higher in the US than it does in France today.
You get the idea — now test your knowledge of how 10 more names compare in the US versus other countries!
To compare like with like, I’ve only included countries who have published their 2022 baby name statistics. Sorry Canada, England, Spain and the rest!
1. Maeve
This sweet Irish name is one of the most-viewed girl names on Nameberry. But is it more popular in…
2. Luca
With a bit of help from Disney, Luca has made a huge splash in many countries around the world. To name just one, is it more popular in…
3. Sophia
Another quintessentially international name — but which country likes it best?
4. August (b)
This royal boy name is having a resurgence after several high-profile baby announcements. Is it more popular in…
5. Luna
The stars (or should we say moon) aligned: Harry Potter fans grew up and had kids, the “Lu” sound came into style, and we all fell in love with celestial names. But is Luna more popular in…
6. Adam
This worldwide classic is going strong in many countries. Do parents love it more in…
7. Isla
This mini-gem is a Top 3 name in Australia, New Zealand, and Scotland. But is it more popular in…
8. Charlie (b)
Charlie is one of the hottest unisex names in America, and is especially popular for boys internationally. But is it more so in…
9. Alexandra
Is this grand classic more popular in…
10. Parker (b)
Do parents love this next-wave occupational name more in…
How did you do? Any surprises? 👇
Mayani, H., Wagner, J.E. & Broxmeyer, H.E. Cord blood research, banking, and transplantation: achievements, challenges, and perspectives. Bone Marrow Transplant 55, 48–61 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41409-019-0546-9
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