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  1. List of Names Dataset

This dataset provides a comprehensive list of names. It includes more than 250 thousand names and categorize each name by gender and by letter.

  • Kotlin
  • Dataset
  • Data Source
  • REST
  • API
  • JSON
  • Database
  • GraphQL API
  • Java
  • List of names starting with
  • Objective-C
  • PHP
  • Python
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  • Android
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ClassClassesDescription
ClassComplete_List_Names
Complete dataset with more than 250k male and female names.
ClassNamesList
Detailed dataset with the 6800 most common male and female names.
ClassNames_Letter_A
Dataset with male and female names staring with the letter A.
ClassNames_Letter_B
Dataset with male and female names staring with the letter B.
ClassNames_Letter_C
Dataset with male and female names staring with the letter C.
ClassNames_Letter_D
Dataset with male and female names staring with the letter D.
ClassNames_Letter_E
Dataset with male and female names staring with the letter E.
ClassNames_Letter_F
Dataset with male and female names staring with the letter F.
ClassNames_Letter_G
Dataset with male and female names staring with the letter G.
ClassNames_Letter_H
Dataset with male and female names staring with the letter H.
ClassNames_Letter_I
Dataset with male and female names staring with the letter I.
ClassNames_Letter_J
Dataset with male and female names staring with the letter J.
ClassNames_Letter_K
Dataset with male and female names staring with the letter K.
ClassNames_Letter_L
Dataset with male and female names staring with the letter L.
ClassNames_Letter_M
Dataset with male and female names staring with the letter M.
ClassNames_Letter_N
Dataset with male and female names staring with the letter N.
ClassNames_Letter_O
Dataset with male and female names staring with the letter O.
ClassNames_Letter_P
Dataset with male and female names staring with the letter P.
ClassNames_Letter_Q
Dataset with male and female names staring with the letter Q.
ClassNames_Letter_R
Dataset with male and female names staring with the letter R.
ClassNames_Letter_S
Dataset with male and female names staring with the letter S.
ClassNames_Letter_T
Dataset with male and female names staring with the letter T.
ClassNames_Letter_U
Dataset with male and female names staring with the letter U.
ClassNames_Letter_V
Dataset with male and female names staring with the letter V.
ClassNames_Letter_W
Dataset with male and female names staring with the letter W.
ClassNames_Letter_X
Dataset with male and female names staring with the letter X.
ClassNames_Letter_Y
Dataset with male and female names staring with the letter Y.
ClassNames_Letter_Z
Dataset with male and female names staring with the letter Z.
NotesNotes

List of Names by Gender and by Letters

This is a very detailed database with data about male and female names. The database has 28 datasets as follows:

  • Dataset with more than 250 thousand names
  • Dataset with around 6800 most common names
  • Dataset with names categorized by the letters from A to Z

The database is uniquely produced to satisfy the developer’s needs. A developer can make the following actions with the database:

  • Clone and perform changes to the database
  • Connect applications to the database
  • Perform queries and retrieve data from the database
  • Discover relations between the fields
  • Download each dataset in a JSON format
  • After downloading, transform the JSON into a CSV file

Please find below the main advantages for a developer using these datasets:

  • Add data on autocomplete forms
  • Access/Retrieve data from multiple data sources under a single API Key
  • Run multiple queries on several datasets and centralize the results
  • Receive regular updates from the data sources the API Key is connected

Here are some straightforward examples of how you can use this database:

  • Names by Letter
  • Names by Gender

Below, details of the datasets available:

Dataset with more than 250k names

This dataset provide the following information:

  • Name
  • Gender

Example below:

  • Name: George
  • Gender: Male

Dataset with the most common names

This dataset provide the following information:

  • Letter
  • Name
  • Gender

Example below:

  • Letter: G
  • Name: George
  • Gender: Male

Dataset with names starting with A to Z

This dataset provide the following information:

  • Name
  • Gender
  • Letter

Example below:

  • Name: Alysson
  • Gender: Female
  • Letter: A

Query examples you get can get answers using this database

Can I list all names starting with the letter A?

Just go the API Playground and there is a pre-configured example with this query. Please access it below:

  • List Names Starting with A - Names Starting with the letter A

Using the API Playground you can run multiple queries for each dataset.

FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions

How can I get an API key?

Generating a key is an uncomplicated process. Please refer to the Connect Button on the top right-hand side of this page. The process has 3 steps:

  • Login
  • Add a name to your app
  • Connect and get the API key

Takes less than 1 minute.

Can I utilize the same API Key for several datasets?

Yes, you can combine several databases under the same API Key.

What can I get for free?

There is a generous free tier available. More details in our Pricing Page.

  • Pricing

What is an API request?

Every moment you perform a request to the dataset in the name of an app using SDKs or an API, it calculates as an API call. Logins, saves, queries are examples of actions determined as API requests, among other types of operations.

What API protocols are available?

The platform operates with two distinct API protocols:

  • GraphQL
  • REST

You can make queries, access, and retrieve data from a public dataset via a GraphQL API. If you clone the database, it’s possible to work with REST or GraphQL APIs.

What SDKs and Libraries are supported?

The list is pretty broad and the most common ones are:

  • iOS
  • Android
  • Javascript
  • Unity

Or just use the clone button to create a copy of this app in your account and customize according to your needs.

Please see below other popular databases:

  • World Continents, countries, and cities
  • Industries and Activities
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