Many English last names are commonly used as first names in America, but other English-speaking cultures — including the UK — have not taken to this trend as readily.
The most common surname in the US and UK is Smith, which is currently rising as a given name in the States. Other popular English last names that are used as first names include Sawyer, Brooks, Harrison, and Everly — a very fashionable choice for girls.
Celebrities especially love English last names as first names. Hilary Duff's oldest daughter is named Banks, and Kieran Culkin recently had a son named Wilder.
Some of the English surnames found here are well-established as first names, such as Oliver, Cooper, and Taylor. Others are yet to be discovered but have great potential, including Groves, Catesby, and Westcott.
Our extensive compilation of English last names is below, ordered by their current popularity on Nameberry.
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