10 English Names More Common in America

England has a lot of nickname-style and classic/vintage names higher on their charts than America. However, there are some exceptions:

Abraham has never left the top 1000 in the United States, and now ranks just below the top 200. In England, Abraham ranks down in the low 600s, which is shocking considering the similar-sounding Ibrahim's top 100 status over there. 

August sounds like he can be popular among other vintage revivals like Archie and Chester in England, but he is not. He only ranks in the 400s in England, even with the birth of Princess Eugenie's son. In the United States, though, August is nearing the top 100. 

Calvin, as with many uncommon classics, can easily reign alongside Edward and George in England. However, Calvin ranks down in the 800s in England while soaring in the American top 200. Former president Calvin Coolidge and the Calvin and Hobbes comics tie this name to America, anyway. 

Edgar has an Old English style that would make him more popular in England. However, even with Edgar falling to the 400s in the United States, he only ranks in the 800s in England. This is odd considering Edward's English top 100 status.

Hazel has a vibe similar to that of Beryl and Sybil, both of which were early twentieth-century top 100 hits in England. Hazel did not rank alongside them, though. Even today, Hazel ranks in the American top 20 while only recently entering the top 100 in England. 

Mavis was a top 100 hit in England in the early twentieth century, a milestone she had yet to hit in the United States. However, the opposite is true today: this vintage gem ranks in the American 500s while ranking in the English 700s. This can be under the influence of the American Hotel Transylvania animated films, which feature a vampire-girl with the name.

Moses has a strong religious background in line with that of English hits Muhammad and Ibrahim. Despite this, it ranks in the 800s over there while ranking in the 500s in the United States. 

Opal has a vintage style that, as with many similar names, warrants an earlier revival in England. While she ranks in the lower 500s in England, Opal ranks in the 400s in the United States. Similar Pearl is more common in England, making Opal's American popularity more surprising. 

Rosemary is nearing the top 300 in the United States while falling in the 400s in England. Especially with Rose and Rosie in the English top 100, one would expect Rosemary to be more common there as well. However, Rosemary's decline also makes sense since she ranked in the English 200s in 1996. 

Sadie is among the vintage nickname-names that have made a comeback in the United States. More names of this type are popular in England, making Sadie's relative popularity in America's top 100 compared to England (where it has yet to enter the top 100) surprising. 

Which name surprised you most? Are there other English names more common in America that surprise you?

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