These are the most common city names in America

Some of these locations share their name with dozens of other small towns in the country.


When it comes to name cities, Americans are not always the most original. Of course, some places are quite unique. For example, the United States has only an abandat, Nubieber and Zwingle (these are in Alabama, California and Iowa, respectively). But on the other hand, there are also 676 premises that have "Washington" in their name. You could also call us theUNOIGINAL STATES OF AMERICA.

To find out how much monotone America can be, we plunged at the bottom of the census officeUS Community Survey 2017 To compile a list of names of 29,324 municipalities, arrondissements, villages, cities, cities and designated census (CDP) in the country to see which has occurred most often. Because we are purists, we excluded those who had qualifiers in their names (for example, when they look at the cities named "Franklin", we did not count "New Franklin", "East Franklin" and " Franklinville "). And for these city names that are linked, we have classified them in alphabetical order. And for more names that can stumble,These are the most erroneous cities of the United States.

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Wave

waverly, maryland
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Number of cities with this name: 18

Many of 18 places in the United States called Waverly are named afterSir Walter Scott's 1814 Novel,Waverley. Not only Waverly, Nebraska,appointed after The novel, but many of the street names of the city have also been taken from characters in it. And for more charming hamlets, checkThe most beautiful little town of each state.

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River

riverside california, most common town names
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Number of cities with this name: 18

Riverside is of course an auto-explicit explanation ode at the location in which most of these 18 cities are located. For example, Riverside, Missouri, is on the banks of the Missouri River; Riverside, Iowa, is located along the English river; and one of the CaliforniaMost populated cities, Riverside (as we see in the photo here), is on the Santa Ana River.

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Oakland

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Number of cities with this name: 18

The origin of Oakland is similar to that of Riverside. Most Oakland cities have been named after the abundance of oaks in these areas. Claimed by Spanish explorers in 1722,Oakland, California (as we see in the photo here), was first called "female"(A Spanish word signiant" Grove oak area ") because of the areaoakwood. Finally, the area has been taken over by English settlers who have the name to Oakland. And for more interesting facts, consult the30 other foreign laws in America.

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Kingston

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Number of cities with this name: 18

With the King being a common family name during the era that many of these cities have been founded, most Kingston were named after the first settlers or founders - like Kingston, Mississippi, whowas named for colonKing of Caleb. However, some of the cities were truly named Kingston for English kings. Kingston, New Hampshire, wasAppointed for King William III, who hosted the city, and Kingston, Massachusetts, wasappointed in honor ofKing George II.

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Dayton

Riverscape Park in Dayton, Ohio in autumn
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Number of cities with this name: 18

A majority of the 18 18-day cities in the United States took their name from the most populated of one day, Ohio (as we see in the photo here). The city isappointed after Jonathan Dayton, American revolutionary war captain. Dayton, Kentucky, has been namedAfter the city of Ohio In 1867, when two cities, Jamestown and Brooklyn, are reincorporated as one. The Dayton Community in Illinois has also been named, because a large part of theThe first settlers of the region were natives of Dayton, Ohio. And for more fresh state and city facts delivered directly to your inbox,Sign up for our daily newsletter.

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Washington

Washington, D.C.
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Number of cities with this name:19

It is not shocked that many cities are named after the first president of our country,George Washington. Currently, there are 19 places in the United States named in honor of Founder Father (who does not includeThe state of Washington itself)

Washington is also a name in the United States that some cities called Washington have begun to adopt nicknames to differentiate. For example, Washington, Georgia, isreturned Like Washington-Wilkes in honor of his county, while Washington, Virginia, isnicknamed "Petit Washington" to avoid confusion with Washington, D.C.

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Oxford

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Number of cities with this name:19

Most of the 19 cities in the United States named Oxford, including Oxford, Missouri and Oxford, Connecticut (as shown in the photo here), took their name from the city of Oxford in England. Oxford is most notable forThe University of Oxford-a dieThe oldest universities in the world. In fact, Oxford, Mississippi, deliberatelyappointedafter the institution because its founders aim to promote the region as a center of learning.

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Milford

Lover's Leap Bridge _ New Milford, Connecticut
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Number of cities with this name:19

Most Milford original place names that cities of the plant. The name refers to "mill on the ford" ford being shallow in a river or stream that can walk or drive on. When many cities asMilford, New Hampshire, andMilford, Massachusetts, Have been formed, they have been created around the factory Fords. And because of how many towns were settled in the United States to turn around their plants, it is not surprising that this name landed on our list.

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Chester

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Number of cities with this name:19

Most towns named Chester, like Chester, Pennsylvania (as seen here)are appointed for the walled city of Chester, Cheshire, England, which has been aroundAncient Rome.

However, when it comes to Chester, Nebraskathe name is intended to honor the formerPresident Chester A. Arthur.

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Burlington

Church Street in Burlington, Vermont at night.
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Number of cities with this name:19

Although there are 19 Burlingtons the United States, noquite how the name became so popular. Athe theory suggests most cities are named after Bridlington, East Yorkshire, England, which is pronounced "Burlington" by locals.

However, theredifferent ideas how Burlington, Vermont (as seen here), got its name. Some say it was named afterRichard Boyle3rd Earl of Burlington, while others say it was named after the rich New York family Burling.

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Ashland

Ashland virginia train station, most common town names
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Number of cities with this name:19

Most of the 19 cities such as Ashland, Virginia, in the photo here raised their state namesHenry Clay, which hada succession Kentucky named Ashland. However, Ashland, California, is the name of a tree of the ash tree Oregon.

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Springfield

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Number of cities with this name:20

Many people believe Springfield is the most common name in the United States after all, even theSimpsons live there. However, with only 20 Springfield place names, it does not reign supreme.

First place in the United States was named Springfielda Massachusetts town Founded in 1636 byWilliam Pynchon, The colonizer named the cityafter his hometown England Springfield, Essex. Springfield is the capital of Illinois (as seen here).

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Milton

milton vermont, most common town names
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Number of cities with this name:20

Unsurprisingly, most of the towns named Milton mill towns were opposed to the factory Fords.

But some Miltons were also named after people. Both Milton, Delaware, and Milton, Vermont (pictured here), areappointed afterlost paradise poetJohn Milton.

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Manchester

Manchester is the largest city in the state of New Hampshire and the largest city in northern New England. Manchester is known for its industrial heritage, riverside mills, affordability, and arts & cultural destination.
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Number of cities with this name:20

Many stateside Manchesters took their name from Manchester, NH (as seen here), which takes its name from Manchester, England. The British city was at the forefront of the industrial revolution.

In 1807Samuel Blodget opened a channel system in New Hampshirethe hope that the city become "Manchester of America. "Finally, the region adopted the nickname of the English city as its own, catalyzing the name of Manchester in the United States.

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Clayton

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Number of cities with this name:20

The name of the city came from the Old English "claeg" meaning clay, and "Tun" meaning settlement. Keeping true to its etymology, Clayton, Kansas, was named for the prevalence of clay in the region. Another Clayton, in the county of St. Louis, Missouri (photo), was named afterRalph Clayton, A farmer from Virginia who hadinstalled in the region in the 1830s.

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Georgetown

the circle in georgetown delaware
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Number of cities with this name:21

America's Georgetowns were named after a series of people. For example, Georgetown, Kentucky, washonor the name first president of the nation, while Georgetown, Idaho, wasappointed after George Q. Cannon, A leading figure in the Mormon community.

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Arlington

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Number of cities with this name:21

This name has become popular throughout the country after the foundation of the National Cemetery of Arlington (as seen here) in the county of Arlington, Virginia, in 1864.

And that, in turn, was named after the real estate ground, it was established on, which were initially the propertyGeorge Washington Parke Custis, Grandson ofGeorge Washington. Custis named the property after the village of Arlington in the Gloucestershire, England, where his family was from.

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Salem

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Number of cities with this name:22

There are 22 places called Salem in the United States. The most notable of them being Salem, Massachusetts (as we see here) -Forme famous by theSalm Witch Essays. Massachusetts Salem OriginDerived his name From the word Hebrew "Shalem, "meaning" peace ". A little ironic now, is not it?

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Marion

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Number of cities with this name:23

Many cities are named Marion to honor the American revolutionary war heroFrancis marion, like Marion, Iowa, on the picture here.

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Madison

Madison, Wisconsin, USA downtown skyline at dusk on Lake Monona.
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Number of cities with this name:23

Another founding father and the fourthThe president of the United States,James Madison was honored in many placesthroughout the nation. The capital of Wisconsin (as seen here) is even named after the former president - with thestreets of the city also named for the other 39 people who signed the American Constitution.

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Greenville

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Number of cities with this name:23

The United States currently has 23 places named Greenville - and the origin of this name is not so simple. For example, some say Greenville, South Carolina (as we see here), was named for his green appearance, while others say it wasappointed after Great American War RevolutionaryNathanael Greene.

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Clinton

clinton massachusetts, most common town names
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Number of cities with this name:27

Clinton is a common English surname that is shared among many notable figures, such as the former presidentBill ClintonFormer Governor of New YorkDewitt ClintonRevolutionary American War GeneralJames Clinton.

With 27 places in the United States, named Clinton, the origin of each is as unique as the next. Incorporated in 1850, Clinton, Massachusetts (as we see here), was named after Hotel Dewitt Clinton in New York, which was one of theFounders of the city.

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Fairview

Aerial view of Edgewater and back Fairview, New Jersey, Usa
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Number of cities with this name:28

Although it is the second most common town name in the country, the origin of the name Fairview is not so clear. Not surprisingly, the most widely accepted theory is that these cities simply offer fair views. For example, Fairview, Kansas, was named forhis "beautiful perspectives" In 1872, while Fairview, Utah, was named because he "orders an excellent view of the great attic", according toat his website. It just seems for us!

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Franc

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Number of cities with this name:30

It is not surprising that the most common city name in America is derived from the name of one of our founding fathers. Franklin, Massachusetts, was thefirst place to name afterBenjamin Franklin(Who is honored in the statue of Massachusetts seen here). Founded by European settlers in 1660, the citizens of the city decided to honor the statesman in 1778 by appointing the newly constituted city after him. With 30 places in the United States now appointed Franklin, this founding father has definitely made his mark. And to find out which areas residents and rivals do not like,It's the most hated state in America.


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