Top US Last Names & First Names: A Decade of Change

The U.S. Census Bureaus 2020 census reveals that classic last names like Smith, Johnson, Williams, Brown, and Jones remain at the top, while Asian surnames like Zhang, Liu, and Wang are rapidly rising. The top ten also includes Garcia, Miller, Rodriguez, Davis, and Martinez, with Rodriguez surpassing Davis in popularity. On the first name front, Michael leads for men, and Mary for women, with only minor changes from 30 years ago. This data provides a broader view of name trends, as it includes all U.S. residents, and experts suggest that exposure and culture play a significant role in shaping these trends.

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