Love letters by the numbers - Rise of the Black Diamond

How the knowledge of such patterns would influence the choice of any name over another in unclear, yet some people prefer popular names whereas others may opt for something more unique.

Ariel, Riley, Dylan and Ryan as examples are not only popular among both sexes, but also commonly used across various ethnicities.

Many popular names have strong roots in history. Alexander as an example is a name frequently found among rulers from antiquity, to the middle ages and modern day royalty and leaders.

Ever noticed that just about every movie has a character named Sarah.

Some less common names are either a derivative of a better known name, or specifically chosen to be off the beaten path and symbolize a unique identity.