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- Today's name popularity rank: #4,046 (35 babies born)
- Name shared by: 2 actresses
--- Kim Basinger (1997), Kim Hunter (1951)

Actress Kim Hunter took home the Oscar for Best Actress in a Supporting Role in 1951 for her role as Stella Kowalski in the Hollywood classic 鈥淎 Streetcar Named Desire.鈥� Kim Basinger followed Hunter with her Oscar win in 1997 for her supporting role as Lynn Bracken in 鈥淟.A. Confidential.鈥� While Basinger was director Curtis Hanson鈥檚 top (and only) pick for the role, the actress apparently said no to it three times before agreeing to play Lynn.

- Today's name popularity rank: #2,103 (66 babies born)
- Name shared by: 1 actor, 1 director
--- Tom Hanks (1993), Tom Hooper (2010)

It鈥檚 undeniable that Tom Hanks dominated the stage of 鈥�90s cinema. It鈥檚 equally unsurprising that his name is one of the top-ranked names of babies born in 2018. Hanks won his first Oscar for his leading role in 鈥淧hiladelphia鈥� in 1993 and the next year for his leading role in 鈥淔orrest Gump.鈥� The second Tom that earned the name an Oscar is English director Tom Hooper who earned his Oscar for directing the 2010 film 鈥淭he King鈥檚 Speech.鈥�

- Today's name popularity rank: #1,722 (118 babies born)
- Name shared by: 2 actresses
--- Joan Crawford (1945), Joan Fontaine (1941)

The award-winning ladies that claim this name as their own are definitely not void of the dramatics. Joan Fontaine earned an Oscar for her starring role in Alfred Hitchcock鈥檚 鈥淪uspicion,鈥� playing opposite Cary Grant. She is the only actor (woman or man) to win an Oscar for their role in a Hitchcock film. The second Joan to win an Oscar is Joan Crawford, who accepted her award for 鈥淢ildred Pierce鈥�... in bed. Legend has it that the actress feigned illness on the night of the ceremony, but after hearing that she won, she quickly made herself up and invited press into her bedroom to accept the award within the comfort of her bed.

- Today's name popularity rank: #1,207 (154 babies born)
- Name shared by: 1 actor, 1 director
--- Barry Fitzgerald (1944), Barry Levinson (1988)

Barry Levinson was awarded Best Director for 鈥淩ain Man鈥� and three years later was nominated for the same distinction for 鈥淏ugsy.鈥� It was actor Barry Fitzgerald, however, who first made an award-winning name out of Barry. Fitzgerald was nominated for both a leading and supporting role in the 1944 film 鈥淕oing My Way,鈥� but won the award for his supporting role.

- Today's name popularity rank: #1,079 (234 babies born)
- Name shared by 2 actresses
--- Susan Hayward (1958), Susan Sarandon (1995)

The two Susans who have won Oscars, though decades apart, actually share a lot in common. Susan Hayward and Susan Sarandon have each won one award have four nominations鈥攁ll of which are for leading roles. Hayward won her Oscar in 1958 for her starring role in "I Want to Live!," which she also won a Golden Globe for. Sarandon won her Oscar in 1995 for her leading role in "Dead Man Walking."

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- Today's name popularity rank: #1,068 (236 babies born)
- Name shared by: 2 actresses
--- Mercedes McCambridge (1949), Mercedes Ruehl (1991)

While Mercedes McCambridge may have won a Best Supporting Actress Oscar for her role in 鈥淎ll the King鈥檚 Men,鈥� some may not know of the girl possessed by a demon in 鈥淭he Exorcist.鈥� McCambridge was nominated for another Best Supporting Actress Oscar for her role in the 1956 film 鈥淕iant.鈥� The second Oscar-winning Mercedes in question is the lovely Mercedes Ruehl, who won for her supporting role in 鈥淭he Fisher King.鈥�

- Today's name popularity rank: #909 (293 babies born)
- Name shared by: 2 actresses
--- Patricia Arquette (2014), Patricia Neal (1963)

Patricia Neal won an Oscar for her leading role in 鈥淗ud鈥� in 1963, which French actress Annabelle accepted in her stead. Patricia Arquette won for her supporting role in the precedent-setting film 鈥淏oyhood,鈥� a scripted film that was shot over the course of 10 years. During the 2014 ceremony, Arquette used her acceptance speech to talk about the importance of equal pay for equal work鈥� to this day.

- Today's name popularity rank: #692 (347 babies born)
- Name shared by: 2 actors
--- Ben Johnson (1971), Ben Kingsley (1982)

The rugged Western actor Ben Johnson won one Oscar during his entire career for his role in the 1971 film 鈥淭he Last Picture Show,鈥� despite having about 300 films to his name. Ben Kingsley won his award for his role in 1982鈥檚 鈥淕andhi鈥� where he portrayed the life of Mohandas Gandhi. This role was Kingsley鈥檚 first nomination and win for an Oscar.

- Today's name popularity rank: #688 (350 babies born)
- Name shared by: 1 actor, 1 actress
--- Lee Grant (1975), Lee Marvin (1965)

The versatility of this name is displayed by the two Oscar-winning actors that bear it. First being actor Lee Marvin, who won for his leading role in the film 鈥淐at Ballou鈥� in 1965. The second is Lee Grant, an actress who won for her supporting role in the 1975 film 鈥淪hampoo.鈥�

- Today's name popularity rank: #674 (367 babies born)
- Name shared by: 2 actors
--- Gary Cooper (1941), Gary Oldman (2017)

Gary Cooper created a high bar for the name being one of the few to win three Oscars in his lifetime. Two awards were for his leading roles in "Sergeant York" and "High Noon" and his third award for his memorable performances international acclaim he gained for the motion picture industry. Gary Oldman is the second to earn the name prestige, earning the Oscar for Best Actor for his portrayal of Winston Churchill in 2017's "Darkest Hour."

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- Today's name popularity rank: #601 (451 babies born)
- Name shared by: 1 actor, 1 director
--- Sam Mendes (1999), Sam Rockwell (2017)

Both Sams in this category are known for their provocative work in the industry. Sam Mendes took home an Oscar for directing 鈥淎merican Beauty,鈥� a dark comedy that shook up the 鈥�90s (and that earned four other Oscars, including Best Picture), and Sam Rockwell winning for his antihero role in 鈥淭hree Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri.鈥�

- Today's name popularity rank: #588 (516 babies born)
- Name shared by: 2 actresses
--- Julie Andrews (1964), Julie Christie (1965)

The two Oscar-winning actresses named Julie actually聽became competitors in their category at the 1966 Oscars. Because Julie Andrews won for her lead role in 1965 for the Disney musical 鈥淢ary Poppins,鈥� it was expected that she would also win the following year for her lead role in 鈥淭he Sound of Music.鈥� However, it was Julie Christie who snagged the award for her lead role in 鈥淒arling.鈥�

- Today's name popularity rank: #312 (1,057 babies born)
- Name shared by: 2 actresses
--- Jessica Lange (1982), Jessica Tandy (1989)

Jessica Lange won her first Oscar for her supporting role in the 1982 film 鈥淭ootsie鈥� alongside Dustin Hoffman. It wasn鈥檛 until 1995 that she would take home an Oscar for a lead role with 鈥淏lue Sky.鈥� Jessica Tandy won the Oscar for Best Actress for her iconic role as Daisy Werthan in 鈥淒riving Miss Daisy鈥� in 1989 after six decades as a performer. 2018鈥檚 鈥淭he Green Book鈥� was called 鈥渁 blatantly Oscar-baiting flip on 鈥楧riving Miss Daisy鈥欌�� .

- Today's name popularity rank: #269 (1,310 babies born)
- Name shared by: 2 actors
--- Sean Connery (1987), Sean Penn (2003)

Although Bond may be top of mind for Sean Connery, he actually聽won his Oscar for his supporting role in 鈥淭he Untouchables鈥� in 1988. Sean Penn won his first Oscar for his lead role in 鈥淢ystic River鈥� and for his portrayal of politician Harvey Milk in 鈥淢ilk.鈥� For that film, Penn underwent an extensive makeup routine, including a reconfigured hairline, contact lenses, and a prosthetic nose and teeth.

- Today's name popularity rank: #198 (2,022 babies born)
- Name shared by: 2 directors
--- Steven Soderbergh (2000), Steven Spielberg (1993)

The name Steven is shared by two of the most influential directors of the 21st century: Steven Spielberg and Steven Soderbergh. With an incredible amount of iconic films to his name, Steven Spielberg's films include "E.T.: the Extra-Terrestrial," "Jaws," "The Goonies," "The Color Purple," "Saving Private Ryan," and many more. Steven Soderbergh has earned an equally notable roster of films including "Erin Brockovich," "Traffic," "Behind the Candelabra," "Ocean's Eleven," and "Magic Mike."

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- Today's name popularity rank: #187 (2,119 babies born)
- Name shared by: 1 actor, 1 director
--- Richard Attenborough (1982), Richard Dreyfuss (1977)

Richard Dreyfuss is known for his memorable roles in iconic films such as 鈥淛aws,鈥� 鈥淎merican Graffiti,鈥� and 鈥淢r. Holland鈥檚 Opus.鈥� Dreyfuss finally earned the Oscar for his leading role in 1977鈥檚 鈥淭he Goodbye Girl,鈥� nudging past Marlon Brando to become the youngest actor at the time to have won the award.

And if you needed any further convincing that 鈥淕andhi鈥� is a great movie, Richard Attenborough won his Oscar for his directing alongside Ben Kingsley (#38) as lead actor, as well as the film winning for Best Picture.

- Today's name popularity rank: #187 (2,119 babies born)
- Name shared by: 1 actor, 1 director
--- Joel Coen (2007), Joel Grey (1972)

The first Joel to win an Oscar is Joel Grey, who won for his supporting role in 1972鈥檚 鈥淐abaret鈥� directed by the iconic choreographer Bob Fosse, who also won Best Director on that film. The second is Joel Coen, one-half of the indomitable filmmaking duo the Coen brothers. The pair鈥檚 first Best Screenplay Oscar was for 1996鈥檚 鈥淔argo.鈥� The pair went on to virtually sweep the awards for 2007鈥檚 鈥淣o Country for Old Men,鈥� with Oscars for Best Picture, Best Directing, and Best Screenplay.

- Today's name popularity rank: #177 (2,213 babies born)
- Name shared by: 1 actor, 1 director
--- Victor Fleming (1939), Victor McLaglen (1935)

Known particularly for his roles in the Western genre, Victor聽McLaglen made seven films with John Ford and John Wayne.聽McLaglen聽eventually won for his lead role in the 1935 film 鈥淭he Informer鈥� set during the Irish War of Independence, and would also聽be nominated聽for a Best Supporting Actor Oscar for his role in 鈥淭he Quiet Man.鈥澛燭he second Oscar-winning Victor is none other than Victor Fleming, director of聽.

- Today's name popularity rank: #54 (4,145 babies born)
- Name shared by: 2 actresses
--- Anna Magnani (1955), Anna Paquin (1993)

The name Anna gained its first accolade with Italian actress Anna Magnani鈥檚 Oscar win for Best Actress in 1955 for the movie adaptation of Tennessee Williams鈥� play 鈥淭he Rose Tattoo.鈥� The second Anna to secure the name鈥檚 popularity is Anna Paquin, who won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress in 1993 for her role in 鈥淭he Piano鈥� at 11 years old. Her Oscar win made her the second-youngest winner in the category, after Tatum O鈥橬eal, who won her Oscar at 10.

- Today's name popularity rank: #52 (6,604 babies born)
- Name shared by: 2 actors
--- Charles Coburn (1943), Charles Laughton (1933)

The name Charles earned a significant distinction when Charles Laughton won the Oscar for his leading role portraying King Henry VIII in the 1933 film "The Private Life of Henry VIII." The second of the two is Charles Coburn, who was awarded an Oscar for his supporting role in the 1943 film "The More the Merrier."

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- Today's name popularity rank: #42 (7,261 babies born)
- Name shared by: 2 actors
--- Christopher Plummer (2011), Christopher Walken (1978)

The name Christopher is attached to two prolific, Oscar-winning actors who bear the moniker. The first was Christopher Walken, who in 1978 won Best Supporting Actor for his role in 鈥淭he Deer Hunter.鈥� He was nominated in the same category in 2003 for his role as the con artist father in 鈥淐atch Me if You Can.鈥� The second award-winning Christopher is Christopher Plummer, who won for Best Supporting Actor for his role in 鈥淏eginners鈥� in 2011. At 82, his win made him the .

- Today's name popularity rank: #23 (9,555 babies born)
- Name shared by: 1 actor, 1 director
--- Joseph L. Mankiewicz (1949), Joseph Schildkraut (1937)

Joseph Schildkraut may be best-remembered for playing Anne Frank鈥檚 father Otto in the 1959 film 鈥淭he Diary of Anne Frank.鈥� However, Schildkraut won his Oscar far before that role in the 1937 film 鈥淭he Life of Emile Zola.鈥� Joseph L. Mankiewicz won Oscars for his screenplay and direction on the 1949 film 鈥淎 Letter to Three Wives,鈥� besides earning Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Director for 鈥淎ll About Eve.鈥�

- Today's name popularity rank: #22 (9,697 babies born)
- Name shared by: 1 actor, 1 director
--- David Lean (1957), David Niven (1958)

David Lean is the legendary director behind classics such as 鈥淟awrence of Arabia,鈥� 鈥淒octor Zhivago,鈥� 鈥淎 Passage to India,鈥� and 鈥淭he Bridge on the River Kwai,鈥� which he won his first Oscar for. Lean is followed by actor David Niven, who actually聽hosted the Academy Awards in 1959 and won for Best Actor for his role in the film 鈥淪eparate Tables.鈥� He is the the same year he hosted.

- Today's name popularity rank: #2 (17,921 babies born)
- Name shared by: 2 actresses
--- Olivia Colman (2019), Olivia de Havilland (1946)

Two bold actresses have created a strong reputation for the name Olivia. Olivia de Havilland won the award for Best Actress in a Leading Role in 1946 for her role in 鈥淭o Each His Own.鈥� This win was especially noteworthy because 鈥淭o Each His Own鈥� was Havilland鈥檚 first film after an enforced two-year absence from working in the industry while engaging with a lawsuit with Warner Brothers for her excessively restrictive contract. The second is English actress Olivia Colman, winning for her lead role as Queen Anne in the 2018 film 鈥淭he Favourite.鈥�

- Today's name popularity rank: #1 (18,688 babies born)
- Name shared by: 2 actresses
--- Emma Stone (2016), Emma Thompson (1992)

Emma Stone was also in "The Favourite," but won her Academy Award for her lead role as Mia Dolan in Damien Chazelle's "La La Land" in 2016. The film won an astounding six awards that year. The second award-winning actress of the same first name is English actress Emma Thompson, who won an Oscar for Best Actress for her role in "Howards End."

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- Today's name popularity rank: #1,451 (150 babies born)
- Name shared by: 3 actresses
--- Shirley Booth (1952), Shirley Jones (1960), Shirley MacLaine (1983)

The first Oscar-winner of this name, Shirley Booth, was actually only a Shirley by credit. She was born Thelma Booth Ford and won her award for Best Actress in 鈥淐ome Back, Little Sheba鈥� in 1952. The second, Shirley Jones, was known her her wholesome musical roles in films like 鈥淥klahoma!,鈥� 鈥淐arousel,鈥� and 鈥淭he Music Man,鈥� however she won her only Oscar for her role as a prostitute in 鈥淓lmer Gantry鈥� in 1960. Lastly, as if that wasn鈥檛 enough star power, the unforgettable Shirley MacLaine won an Academy Award for her leading role in 鈥淭erms of Endearment鈥� in 1983.

- Today's name popularity rank: #413 (745 babies born)
- Name shared by: 3 actresses
--- Helen Hayes (1932), Helen Hunt (1997), Helen Mirren (2006)

Nicknamed the 鈥淔irst Lady of American Theater,鈥� Helen Hayes leads the pack in this group and is one of the few who have earned the designation of EGOT that is given for the accomplishment of winning all four major American entertainment awards: Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony. Second, Helen Hunt won her award for her leading role in 鈥淎s Good As it Gets鈥� in 1997. Last, is English actress Helen Mirren, who took home an Oscar for her role as Queen Elizabeth in 鈥淭he Queen鈥� in 2006.

- Today's name popularity rank: #291 (1,123 babies born)
- Name shared by: 3 actresses
--- Jane Darwell (1940), Jane Fonda (1971), Jane Wyman (1948)

Jane is a classic name with fantastic cinematic standing, beginning with Jane Darwell and her Oscar win for her supporting role in the John Steinbeck film adaptation of 鈥淕rapes of Wrath鈥� in 1940. Jane Wyman won her award nine years later for her leading role in 鈥淛ohnny Belinda.鈥� And the most famous of the bunch, with two Oscar wins and five other nominations, is Jane Fonda.

- Today's name popularity rank: #272 (1,286 babies born)
- Name shared by: 2 actors, 1 director
--- Martin Balsam (1965), Martin Landau (1994), Martin Scorsese (2006)

Leading the pack of Oscar-winning Martins is Martin Balsam for his 1966 win as Best Supporting Actor in 鈥淎 Thousand Clowns.鈥� The second is actor Martin Landau who won his Oscar for his supporting role in the film 鈥淓d Wood鈥� in 1994. And last, but arguably the most impactful on film as a whole,聽is director Martin Scorsese who won for his 2006 film 鈥淭he Departed,鈥� although he has received 11 nominations for Academy Awards throughout his career.

- Today's name popularity rank: #271 (1,303 babies born)
- Name shared by: 3 actors
--- Walter Brennan (1936), Walter Huston (1948), Walter Matthau (1966)

Starting with the most decorated Walter of the bunch, Walter Brennan won his first Oscar in 1937 for his supporting role in "Come and Get It," and would later win two additional awards in the same category for "Kentucky" and "The Westerner." The second award-winning Walter is Walter Huston for his supporting role in "The Treasure of the Sierra Madre," which he also received a Golden Globe for that year. Lastly, actor and comedian Walter Matthau won for his supporting role in the 1966 film "The Fortune Cookie" alongside Jack Lemmon.

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- Today's name popularity rank: #211 (1,812 babies born)
- Name shared by: 2 actors, 1 director
--- Peter Finch (1976), Peter Jackson (2003), Peter Ustinov (1960)

Peter Ustinov won his first Oscar in 1961 for his supporting role in the film classic 鈥淪partacus鈥� and his second four years later for his supporting role in 鈥淭opkapi.鈥� But it was Peter Finch who became the first to be nominated and win for a movie posthumously. He won for his leading role in 1976鈥檚 鈥淣etwork.鈥� His widow, Eletha Finch, accepted the award on his behalf. The last Peter is possibly responsible for one of the most successful movie franchises in history: 鈥淟ord of the Rings.鈥� He won his award for direction on 鈥淭he Return of the King,鈥� the last of the famed trilogy.

- Today's name popularity rank: #126 (2,327 babies born)
- Name shared by: 3 actresses
--- Mary Astor (1941), Mary Pickford (1929), Mary Steenburgen (1980)

Mary Pickford won an Oscar during the second year of the Academy Awards for her role in 鈥淐oquette,鈥� but faced a lot of criticism as this was her first talkie film. Mary Astor followed Pickford鈥檚 win for her supporting role in 鈥淭he Great Lie.鈥� More recently, Mary Steenburgen won an Oscar for her role in the 1980 film 鈥淢elvin and Howard.鈥�

- Today's name popularity rank: #125 (3,124 babies born)
- Name shared by: 2 actors, 1 director
--- Kevin Costner (1990), Kevin Kline (1988), Kevin Spacey (1995)

The 鈥�80s and 鈥�90s were rife with stars bearing the name Kevin. Kevin Kline won his Oscar for his role in 鈥淎 Fish Called Wanda鈥� in 1989. Kline has become one of the most dynamic actors of his time, playing roles that range from cartoons to singing characters. Kline鈥檚 win was followed by Kevin Costner鈥檚 in 1991 for his direction on modern classic 鈥淒ances with Wolves.鈥� Last, but certainly聽the most controversial, is Kevin Spacey, who won for his leading role in 鈥淎merican Beauty.鈥� Most recently, Spacey was cast to star in Ridley Scott鈥檚 2017 film 鈥淎ll the Money in the World,鈥� but was replaced by Christopher Plummer after many sexual allegations came to light.

- Today's name popularity rank: #38 (8,003 babies born)
- Name shared by: 2 actors, 1 director
--- Anthony Hopkins (1991), Anthony Minghella (1996), Anthony Quinn (1952)

Anthony Quinn earned two Oscar wins, beginning with 鈥淰iva Zapata!鈥� in 1953 and followed by 鈥淟ust for Life鈥� in 1957. The next is the talented Anthony Hopkins for his spine-tingling role as Dr. Hannibal Lecter in 鈥淭he Silence of the Lambs.鈥� And finally, the director Anthony Minghella won for his work on the 1996 film 鈥淭he English Patient.鈥�

- Today's name popularity rank: #599 (504 babies born)
- Name shared by: 4 actresses
--- Anne Bancroft (1962), Anne Baxter (1946), Anne Hathaway (2012), Anne Revere (1945)

This crop of talent is known for taking on bold roles. Anne Baxter scored an Oscar for her win in "The Razor's Edge" in 1947, followed by Anne Revere for her win in "National Velvet" in 1946, and then Anne Bancroft for her win in "The Miracle Worker" in 1963, and finally with Anne Hathaway for her lead role in the 2012 adaptation of "Les Miserables." Upon winning her Oscar, Hathaway revealed that she had to pretend to be happy and said,

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- Today's name popularity rank: #392 (803 babies born)
- Name shared by: 1 actor, 3 directors
--- Frank Borzage (1928), Frank Capra (1934), Frank Lloyd (1929), Frank Sinatra (1953)

You鈥檝e made it to the many talented Franks, most of which are on this list for their directing. That is, except for the era-defining actor Frank Sinatra, who earned his place within this highly lauded cast for his role in 鈥淔rom Here to Eternity鈥� in 1954. Another notable is the work of Frank Capra, a talented actor with a keen eye who won awards for his direction in the mid-鈥�30s for 鈥淚t Happened One Night,鈥� 鈥淢r. Deeds Goes to Town,鈥� and 鈥淵ou Can鈥檛 Take It with You.鈥�

- Today's name popularity rank: #344 (915 babies born)
- Name shared by: 4 actresses
--- Jennifer Connelly (2001), Jennifer Hudson (2006), Jennifer Jones (1943), Jennifer Lawrence (2012)

Jennifer Jones is at the forefront of this group of esteemed ladies winning her first Oscar for her leading role in 鈥淭he Song of Bernadette鈥� in 1943. The rest of the Jennifers won their Oscars within the last 20 years, including Jennifer Connelly for 鈥淎 Beautiful Mind,鈥� Jennifer Hudson winning for her unforgettable musical role in 鈥淒reamgirls,鈥� and finally Jennifer Lawrence for 鈥淪ilver Linings Playbook.鈥�

- Today's name popularity rank: #234 (1,625 babies born)
- Name shared by: 4 actors
--- Paul Lukas (1943), Paul Muni (1936), Paul Newman (1986), Paul Scofield (1966)

Paul Muni is the first actor to share this name and win an Oscar, winning for his role portraying Louis Pasteur in 鈥淭he Story of Louis Pasteur鈥� in 1937. Next, Paul Lukas won for his lead role in 鈥淲atch on the Rhine鈥� in 1944. Paul Scofield followed with a win for his lead role in the 1966 film 鈥淎 Man for All Seasons.鈥� And finally, Paul Newman coming through with three Oscar wins, two of which honor his work in the industry and one for his leading role in 鈥淭he Color of Money.鈥�

- Today's name popularity rank: #28 (8,834 babies born)
- Name shared by: 4 actors
--- Jack Albertson (1968), Jack Lemmon (1955), Jack Nicholson (1975), Jack Palance (1991)

The actors in this category are chock full of personality. From the 耻苍颈辩耻别听comedy of Jack Lemmon, who won his Oscar for 鈥淢ister Roberts鈥� in 1956 to the quirky, yet charming personality of Jack Nicholson who won three Oscars for 鈥淥ne Flew Over the Cuckoo鈥檚 Nest,鈥� 鈥淭erms of Endearment,鈥� and 鈥淎s Good as It Gets.鈥� This couldn鈥檛 be more vividly highlighted than by Jack Palance鈥檚 on-stage, one-armed push-ups when he accepted his Oscar for his performance in 鈥淐ity Slickers鈥� in 1991.

- Today's name popularity rank: #3 (14,516 babies born)
- Name shared by: 2 actors, 2 directors
--- William Friedkin (1971), William Holden (1953), William Hurt (1985), William Wyler (1942)

William Wyler started off strong in this group with four wins and 11 nominations. He earned his first win for 鈥淢rs. Miniver鈥� in 1943. William Holden became a huge box-office draw of the 鈥�50s and 鈥�60s era of film, earning an Oscar for his role in 鈥淪talag 17鈥� in 1954. William Friedkin won for his direction of the 1971 film 鈥淭he French Connection.鈥� Finally, William Hurt won for his role in 鈥淜iss of a Spider Woman鈥� in 1986.

- Today's name popularity rank: #4 (13,525 babies born)
- Name shared by: 4 actors, 2 directors
--- James Cagney (1942), James Cameron (1997), James Coburn (1998), James Dunn (1945), James L. Brooks (1983), James Stewart (1940)

The James legacy began with James Stewart鈥檚 win for the 1940 film 鈥淭he Philadelphia Story鈥� up聽until James Coburn for his role in Paul Schrader鈥檚 鈥淎ffliction.鈥� The many Johns have all made incredible work in the industry, most notably James Cameron and his work on his 1997 film 鈥淭itanic鈥� and 鈥淎vatar,鈥� as well as James L. Brooks for his films 鈥淭erms of Endearment鈥� and Jerry Maguire.鈥�

- Today's name popularity rank: #71 (5,140 babies born)
- Name shared by: 3 actors, 4 directors
--- Robert Benton (1979), Robert De Niro (1974), Robert Donat (1939), Robert Duvall (1983), Robert Redford (1980), Robert Wise (1961), Robert Zemeckis (1994)

With an incredible number of Oscar-winning Roberts鈥攖hree actors and four directors鈥攖here are just as many reasons why聽this name has gained in popularity. While all the Roberts in this list are undeniably recognizable, some also won multiple Oscars, including Robert Benton, Robert De Niro, Robert Redford, and Robert Wise.

- Today's name popularity rank: #27 (9,119 babies born)
- Name shared by: 4 actors, 4 directors
--- John Ford (1935), John G. Avildsen (1976), John Gielgud (1981), John Houseman (1973), John Huston (1948), John Mills (1970), John Schlesinger (1969), John Wayne (1969)

Over 9,000 babies named John were born in 2018, making it the second-most popular name shared by Oscar winners for that year. It鈥檚 no surprise that these babies share their namesake with the likes of John Ford, John Huston, John Houseman, and most notably, the iconic Singing Cowboy: John Wayne.

- Today's name popularity rank: #127 (3,059 babies born)
- Name shared by: 7 actors, 3 directors
--- George Arliss (1930), George Burns (1975), George C. Scott (1970), George Chakiris (1961), George Clooney (2005), George Cukor (1964), George Kennedy (1967), George Roy Hill (1973), George Sanders (1950), George Stevens (1951)

Finally, the most popular baby name shared by Oscar winners is George. With 10 Georges winning Oscars, it's fair to say that the name has earned itself a certain panache. The most influential George of the bunch on pop culture being George Clooney, an actor who earned a reputation for his wise, debonair characters and his star-studded list of girlfriends.

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