What is the most popular first name over the course of history?

Mary and John Seems like everyone knows a Mary or John...then maybe James.

James and Mary - At least in the English speaking world. Variations of these are popular in other cultures, i.e. Maria.

Sources: namestatistics.com/ .

William I didn't research this thoroughly, but it could be William (?). en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_(name) .

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