Most Common First Names and Last Names in the 2020 Census

Most Common First Names and Last Names in the 2020 Census April 14, 2026 Press Release Number: CB26-TPS.23 APRIL 14, 2026 — The U.S. Census Bureau today released a series of data tables of the most common first and last names reported in the 2020 Census. The tables include national-level counts of: Last names by race and Hispanic origin. First names by race and Hispanic origin. First names by sex. A summary table is also available that compares the most common names in the 1790 Census with those in the 1990, 2000, 2010 and 2020 Censuses. The Census Bureau has...