We have some (maybe) bad news for you if you’re called Emma – you’re the most likely to get pregnant in 2018.
This is real and true science guys, so before you roll your eyes, sit back and get ready to get schooled.
The finding comes from some research conducted by Closer magazine, who found the average age a woman has her first kiddie is 28.6 years old, seems about right so far?
However, what name is most common for women who are turning 28 in 2018? Yep, you guessed it, Emma, with Laura and Sarah coming in second and third respectively.
The good folks over at Closer even drafted up a top 20 list to see if you and your future child are just another statistic.
If your name is on the list, then congratulations!
Here’s the full list:
- Emma
- Laura
- Sarah
- Stephanie
- Kirsty
- Claire
- Nicola
- Jennifer
- Stacey
- Lauren
- Lisa
- Danielle
- Rachel
- Rebecca
- Natalie
- Amy
- Louise
- Samantha
- Ashley
- Gemma
I guess it depends on whether you want a kid right now but if you do and your name is in the list, well done! If you don’t and your name is on the list, then good luck!
Emma’s are actually having a bit of a moment, aside from the universal love accorded to both Emma Stone and Emma Watson, Emma is now the most popular female baby name for 2017.
It’s probably no coincidence the most popular baby name of the year is also the name of two of the most popular actresses on the Earth.
Here’s the top 20 names this year, according to Baby Centre:
- Emma
- Olivia
- Ava
- Sophia
- Isabella
- Mia
- Amelia
- Charlotte
- Harper
- Aria
- Ella
- Evelyn
- Abigail
- Emily
- Avery
- Scarlett
- Madison
- Sofia
- Chloe
- Lily
Lovely names, one and all! So if you or someone you know is pregnant or ends up getting pregnant then maybe suggest one of those names for their kid.
Or don’t, if they want to be edgy and name it after a piece of food or something.