Our Channel Islander name database contains 1.801 Channel Islander surnames and 6.087 Channel Islander first names categorized by gender and frequency. After payment you can download the Channel Islander name database in CSV, SQL or JSON format. The Channel Islander names are validated using official governmental databases we received in other countries which contained Channel Islander names as well. To create the Channel Islander name database we used 26.910 validated Channel Islander social media profiles. We have a detailed explanation of our methodology and illustrate our approach with several examples.

Popular Channel Islander surnames

This table show popular Channel Islander surnames. In Jersey, the surname is typically passed down through the father's line. Children take on their father's surname at birth, and it is usually not changed through marriage. However, some women may choose to hyphenate their surname with their husband's or use a double-barrelled surname. It is also common for people to have multiple surnames, such as a patronymic and a surname, to reflect their ancestry.

Surname Frequency*1 Percentage*1 Alternative countries*2
Smith 193 0.7% American British Canadian
Jones 125 0.5% American British Canadian
Johnson 110 0.4% American British Canadian
Williams 109 0.4% American British Canadian
Brown 95 0.4% American British Canadian
Miller 86 0.3% American British Canadian
Rodriguez 70 0.3% Spanish American Mexican
Davis 68 0.3% American British Canadian
Taylor 63 0.2% American British Canadian
Wilson 62 0.2% American British Canadian
  • *1 The Frequency and Percentage are based on 26.910 Channel Islander social media profiles.
  • *2 Alternative countries are countries where this surname also is used. They are sorted on popularity.

Channel Islander first names

In Jersey, parents typically pick a first name for their child by considering family tradition and cultural significance. They may also choose a name that they personally like and find meaningful. Many parents also take inspiration from popular names and trends in the community. Ultimately, the decision is a personal one and based on the parents' preferences and values.

Popular Channel Islander male names

First name Frequency*1 Percentage*1 Alternative countries*2
Michael 346 2.2% American British German
John 325 2.1% American British Canadian
Chris 299 1.9% American British Canadian
David 244 1.6% American British Spanish
Mike 232 1.5% American British Canadian
Joe 187 1.2% American British Canadian
James 182 1.2% British American Australian
Mark 180 1.2% American British Dutch
Matt 178 1.2% American British Canadian
Kevin 174 1.1% American British Canadian
  • *1 The Frequency and Percentage are based on 26.910 Channel Islander social media profiles from which 15.415 (57%) is male.
  • *2 Alternative countries are countries where this first name also is used. They are sorted on popularity.

Popular Channel Islander female names

First name Frequency*1 Percentage*1 Alternative countries*2
Jennifer 127 1.1% American British Canadian
Nicole 102 0.9% American British German
Jessica 98 0.9% American British Brazilian
Lisa 97 0.8% American British Canadian
Sarah 95 0.8% British American Canadian
Melissa 91 0.8% American British Canadian
Laura 86 0.7% British American Spanish
Lauren 85 0.7% American British Australian
Michelle 84 0.7% American British Canadian
Amanda 84 0.7% American British Brazilian
  • *1 The Frequency and Percentage are based on 26.910 Channel Islander social media profiles from which 11.495 (43%) is female.
  • *2 Alternative countries are countries where this first name also is used. They are sorted on popularity.