Ever caught yourself wondering whether certain names just sound sportier? At Sprung Gym Flooring, we crunched the numbers from more than 40,000 customers to see which monikers most often belong to dedicated gym-goers—and the results are eye-opening.
Key Takeaways at a Glance
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Sarah tops the women’s list, edging out Claire/Clare and Emma.
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James leads the men, with Andrew and Christopher close behind.
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Classic, time-honoured names dominate both rankings, hinting at a generational fitness groove.
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Our data offers a fresh window into how age groups and naming styles intersect with workout habits.
The Top 5 Women’s Names in Fitness
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Rank |
Name |
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1 |
Sarah |
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2 |
Claire / Clare |
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3 |
Emma |
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4 |
Kate / Katie |
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5 |
Lisa |
Why Sarah wins: Consistency. Across age groups, women named Sarah clocked the highest average weekly gym visits in our sample.
The Top 5 Men’s Names in Fitness
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Rank |
Name |
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1 |
James / Jamie |
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2 |
Andrew / Andy |
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3 |
Chris / Christopher |
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4 |
David |
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5 |
Stephen / Steven / Steve |
Why James reigns supreme: Men called James not only turned up most often—they also logged the longest average session 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
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Traditional names, traditional discipline
Vintage-leaning names (think Sarah, James, Claire, David) dominate, suggesting that consistent fitness habits often come from generations raised before smartphones stole our spare time. -
Shortened forms still perform
Diminutives like Jamie and Katie show up high, meaning the sporty vibe carries whether you stick with the formal version or not. -
A spread across age groups
Names popular in the ’70s, ’80s and early ’90s flood the list, mirroring the age brackets—30- to 50-somethings—most likely to invest in home or commercial gym flooring.
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About the Study
Data derived from 40,000+ Sprung Gym Flooring customer profiles, filtered for active gym equipment purchases between 2020 and 2025. Duplicate entries removed; compound names grouped (e.g., Chris/Christopher).
