Some of the UK’s top jobs go to men named John, with research revealing they are most likely to be company directors, Members of Parliament, and win a Nobel Prize. John is also the most common name among the nation’s 165 billionaires. Advertisement Advertisement For women, the name Sarah is most linked with success.
According to the research, conducted by name label manufacturer MyNametags.com , women named Sarah are almost twice as likely to become doctors than those with any other female name. They are also most likely to be a Member of Parliament and become a partner at a law firm.
Did you know with an ad-lite subscription to GlasgowWorld, you get 70% fewer ads while viewing the news that matters to you. In sport, athletes named Tom, Harry, Matthew, and Emily are most likely to win an Olympic medal for Team GB. Men named Joe dominate the Premier League, while Jack and Alex rank second and third amongst players in English top-flight clubs.
In women’s football, Sophies and Hannahs are most likely to turn pro in the Women’s Super League. Advertisement Advertisement Davids and Michaels are most likely to be creative types, with the research showing that people with these names receive the most nominations for Artist of the Year at the Brit Awards. Michaels also have a high probability of achieving success in literature, alongside Kates, with these names writing 4% of all best-rated contemporary British novels.
However, when it comes to academic success, those named Ann.
