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June 2, 2025

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Do you generally prefer first names that are more or less common in the United States?

Conducted June 2, 2025

YouGov surveyed 2567 US adults

24%
39%
37%
Do you generally prefer first names that are more or less common in the United States?

Conducted June 2, 2025

YouGov surveyed 2567 US adults

By:
24%
39%
37%

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