Could Baby Names Like Taylor or Nikola Influence Future Success?

New study links popular names to success in sports, entertainment, and business. Find out which names top the list.

September 19, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — New York, United States — A recent analysis suggests that certain baby names may carry more influence than others, with some appearing frequently among high-profile achievers in sports, entertainment, and business.

The research, conducted by the online casino platform McLuck, examined winners of major awards and rankings over the past ten years. It found that the name Taylor was most common among successful women, while Nikola led the list for boys.

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Taylor Swift, a global pop icon, was cited six times as an American Artist of the Year winner during the period. For girls, Emma ranked second, associated with Oscar winner Emma Stone and tennis champion Emma Raducanu. Among boys, Nikola was linked to NBA star Nikola Jokic, who has won the MVP award three times. Carlos and Jeff also made the top three, tied with tennis star Carlos Alcaraz and Forbes’ richest individuals named Jeff.

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