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What is the most common name in the world?

Muhammad (~150M)

What is the most common name in the world?

Muhammad (and its variants: Mohammed, Mohammad) is likely the most common male name globally, with an estimated 150–200 million bearers worldwide due to the Islamic tradition of naming sons after the Prophet. For women, Maria/Mary and its variants claim the top spot with an estimated 61–70 million.

Source: World Names Profiler; forebears.io

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