US Census Bureau releases list of 1,000 most common first names in America
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The U.S. Census Bureau released its list of the 1,000 most common first names in America. This data was compiled from information gathered during the 2020 Census. The list provides a demographic snapshot of naming trends across the country. This compilation allows researchers, marketers, and the public to observe popular names and their prevalence in the United States.
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