The UK’s Fittest Names Revealed by Sprung Gym Flooring
Ever feel like some names just sound sportier? At Sprung Gym Flooring, we decided to test the theory with real data. After analysing 40,000+ customer profiles tied to active gym equipment purchases, we crunched the numbers to uncover which names belong to the UK’s most dedicated gym-goers.
The results? Let’s just say Sarah and James better clear space on the treadmill.
📌 Key Takeaways at a Glance
- Sarah tops the women’s leaderboard, just ahead of Claire/Clare and Emma
- James leads the men, with Andrew and Christopher close behind
- Classic, time-honoured names dominate, linking fitness habits to age and naming trends
- The strongest gym commitment was spotted in names peaking in the ’70s–’90s
👟 The Top 5 Women’s Names in Fitness
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Sarah |
| 2 | Claire / Clare |
| 3 | Emma |
| 4 | Kate / Katie |
| 5 | Lisa |
Why Sarah wins: Women named Sarah logged the most consistent weekly gym visits, regardless of age bracket.
🏋️ The Top 5 Men’s Names in Fitness
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | James / Jamie |
| 2 | Andrew / Andy |
| 3 | Chris / Christopher |
| 4 | David |
| 5 | Stephen / Steven / Steve |
Why James reigns: Not only did men named James show up most often—they also logged the longest average workout time.
🧾 Full League Tables
🔹 Women’s Top 40
Sarah, Claire/Clare, Emma, Kate/Katie, Lisa, Rachel, Rebecca, Nicola, Laura, Helen, Hannah, Karen, Louise, Lucy, Amy, Michelle, Charlotte, Sophie, Natalie, Victoria, Caroline, Samantha, Emily, Gemma, Anna, Jessica, Lauren, Jane, Julie, Amanda, Alison, Kelly, Jo, Jennifer, Stephanie, Elizabeth, Fiona, Susan, Zoe, Sharon, Chloe
🔹 Men’s Top 40
James/Jamie, Andrew/Andy, Chris/Christopher, David, Stephen/Steven/Steve, Daniel/Dan, Paul, Matt/Matthew, Tom/Thomas, Mark, Michael/Mike, Robert/Rob, John, Richard, Adam, Ben, Simon, Alex, Sam, Ian, Peter, Jonathan, Lee, Craig, Nick, Ryan, Jack, Scott, Stuart, Luke, Gary, Martin, Neil, Jason, Oliver, Joe, Darren, Kevin
🔍 What the Patterns Tell Us
📅 Traditional names, traditional discipline
Names like Sarah, James, Claire, and David reflect generational consistency—these are names from a time when habits were shaped without screen time overload.
✂️ Diminutives still deliver
Shortened forms—like Jamie, Katie, Andy—rank highly, proving the sporty edge holds up whether you’re formal or informal.
📊 Age-aligned fitness focus
Most top names peaked in the 1970s to early 1990s, aligning with today's 30–50-year-olds—the age group investing most in home and commercial gym flooring.
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🧪 About the Study
This analysis is based on a sample of 40,000+ customer records (2020–2025), filtered for active gym equipment and flooring purchases.
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Duplicates removed
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Compound names grouped (e.g., Chris/Christopher, Kate/Katie)
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Gym attendance inferred from purchasing behaviour and repeat order frequency
