Most Common Street Names in the U.S.
Bill Tran
Every town seems to have a Main Street, and the data backs that up. Main St is the most common street name in the United States, appearing in 9,361 cities in the source data.
RoadSigns.com reviewed U.S. street-name data to rank the most common names nationwide and show which street name leads in every state. City count means how many cities include that exact street name, not how many individual road sections or signs exist.
Quick note: these are open-data estimates, and directional names are counted separately. Main St, N Main St, S Main St, E Main St, and W Main St are not combined.
100 Most Common Street Names in the U.S.
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1Main St9,361 citiesNational rank: #1City count: 9,361Name pattern: Town centerCount rule: exact street-name string
Street nameMain St
National rank#1
City count9,361
Name patternTown center
22nd St5,849 citiesNational rank: #2City count: 5,849Name pattern: Numbered gridCount rule: exact street-name string
Street name2nd St
National rank#2
City count5,849
Name patternNumbered grid
33rd St5,341 citiesNational rank: #3City count: 5,341Name pattern: Numbered gridCount rule: exact street-name string
Street name3rd St
National rank#3
City count5,341
Name patternNumbered grid
41st St5,266 citiesNational rank: #4City count: 5,266Name pattern: Numbered gridCount rule: exact street-name string
Street name1st St
National rank#4
City count5,266
Name patternNumbered grid
5Oak St4,770 citiesNational rank: #5City count: 4,770Name pattern: Nature nameCount rule: exact street-name string
Street nameOak St
National rank#5
City count4,770
Name patternNature name
64th St4,516 citiesNational rank: #6City count: 4,516Name pattern: Numbered gridCount rule: exact street-name string
Street name4th St
National rank#6
City count4,516
Name patternNumbered grid
7Elm St4,422 citiesNational rank: #7City count: 4,422Name pattern: Nature nameCount rule: exact street-name string
Street nameElm St
National rank#7
City count4,422
Name patternNature name
8Pine St4,320 citiesNational rank: #8City count: 4,320Name pattern: Nature nameCount rule: exact street-name string
Street namePine St
National rank#8
City count4,320
Name patternNature name
9Church St4,257 citiesNational rank: #9City count: 4,257Name pattern: Community or civicCount rule: exact street-name string
Street nameChurch St
National rank#9
City count4,257
Name patternCommunity or civic
10Maple St4,122 citiesNational rank: #10City count: 4,122Name pattern: Nature nameCount rule: exact street-name string
Street nameMaple St
National rank#10
City count4,122
Name patternNature name
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11Walnut St3,680 citiesNational rank: #11City count: 3,680Name pattern: Nature nameCount rule: exact street-name string
Street nameWalnut St
National rank#11
City count3,680
Name patternNature name
125th St3,617 citiesNational rank: #12City count: 3,617Name pattern: Numbered gridCount rule: exact street-name string
Street name5th St
National rank#12
City count3,617
Name patternNumbered grid
13N Main St3,202 citiesNational rank: #13City count: 3,202Name pattern: Directional MainCount rule: exact street-name string
Street nameN Main St
National rank#13
City count3,202
Name patternDirectional Main
14S Main St3,154 citiesNational rank: #14City count: 3,154Name pattern: Directional MainCount rule: exact street-name string
Street nameS Main St
National rank#14
City count3,154
Name patternDirectional Main
15Washington St2,926 citiesNational rank: #15City count: 2,926Name pattern: Community or civicCount rule: exact street-name string
Street nameWashington St
National rank#15
City count2,926
Name patternCommunity or civic
166th St2,905 citiesNational rank: #16City count: 2,905Name pattern: Numbered gridCount rule: exact street-name string
Street name6th St
National rank#16
City count2,905
Name patternNumbered grid
17E Main St2,819 citiesNational rank: #17City count: 2,819Name pattern: Directional MainCount rule: exact street-name string
Street nameE Main St
National rank#17
City count2,819
Name patternDirectional Main
18W Main St2,789 citiesNational rank: #18City count: 2,789Name pattern: Directional MainCount rule: exact street-name string
Street nameW Main St
National rank#18
City count2,789
Name patternDirectional Main
19Center St2,658 citiesNational rank: #19City count: 2,658Name pattern: Town centerCount rule: exact street-name string
Street nameCenter St
National rank#19
City count2,658
Name patternTown center
20High St2,592 citiesNational rank: #20City count: 2,592Name pattern: Town centerCount rule: exact street-name string
Street nameHigh St
National rank#20
City count2,592
Name patternTown center
21Park Ave2,503 citiesNational rank: #21City count: 2,503Name pattern: Place or landmarkCount rule: exact street-name string
Street namePark Ave
National rank#21
City count2,503
Name patternPlace or landmark
22Cedar St2,488 citiesNational rank: #22City count: 2,488Name pattern: Nature nameCount rule: exact street-name string
Street nameCedar St
National rank#22
City count2,488
Name patternNature name
23North St2,437 citiesNational rank: #23City count: 2,437Name pattern: Town centerCount rule: exact street-name string
Street nameNorth St
National rank#23
City count2,437
Name patternTown center
247th St2,387 citiesNational rank: #24City count: 2,387Name pattern: Numbered gridCount rule: exact street-name string
Street name7th St
National rank#24
City count2,387
Name patternNumbered grid
25Park St2,371 citiesNational rank: #25City count: 2,371Name pattern: Place or landmarkCount rule: exact street-name string
Street namePark St
National rank#25
City count2,371
Name patternPlace or landmark
26Sunset Dr2,354 citiesNational rank: #26City count: 2,354Name pattern: Place or landmarkCount rule: exact street-name string
Street nameSunset Dr
National rank#26
City count2,354
Name patternPlace or landmark
27River Rd2,332 citiesNational rank: #27City count: 2,332Name pattern: Nature nameCount rule: exact street-name string
Street nameRiver Rd
National rank#27
City count2,332
Name patternNature name
28South St2,248 citiesNational rank: #28City count: 2,248Name pattern: Town centerCount rule: exact street-name string
Street nameSouth St
National rank#28
City count2,248
Name patternTown center
29Chestnut St2,172 citiesNational rank: #29City count: 2,172Name pattern: Nature nameCount rule: exact street-name string
Street nameChestnut St
National rank#29
City count2,172
Name patternNature name
30Ridge Rd2,162 citiesNational rank: #30City count: 2,162Name pattern: Nature nameCount rule: exact street-name string
Street nameRidge Rd
National rank#30
City count2,162
Name patternNature name
31Mill St2,157 citiesNational rank: #31City count: 2,157Name pattern: Place or landmarkCount rule: exact street-name string
Street nameMill St
National rank#31
City count2,157
Name patternPlace or landmark
32Cherry St2,085 citiesNational rank: #32City count: 2,085Name pattern: Nature nameCount rule: exact street-name string
Street nameCherry St
National rank#32
City count2,085
Name patternNature name
33Lakeview Dr2,062 citiesNational rank: #33City count: 2,062Name pattern: Nature nameCount rule: exact street-name string
Street nameLakeview Dr
National rank#33
City count2,062
Name patternNature name
34Spring St2,047 citiesNational rank: #34City count: 2,047Name pattern: Nature nameCount rule: exact street-name string
Street nameSpring St
National rank#34
City count2,047
Name patternNature name
35Railroad St2,039 citiesNational rank: #35City count: 2,039Name pattern: Place or landmarkCount rule: exact street-name string
Street nameRailroad St
National rank#35
City count2,039
Name patternPlace or landmark
36Meadow Ln2,011 citiesNational rank: #36City count: 2,011Name pattern: Nature nameCount rule: exact street-name string
Street nameMeadow Ln
National rank#36
City count2,011
Name patternNature name
37School St2,002 citiesNational rank: #37City count: 2,002Name pattern: Community or civicCount rule: exact street-name string
Street nameSchool St
National rank#37
City count2,002
Name patternCommunity or civic
38Circle Dr1,990 citiesNational rank: #38City count: 1,990Name pattern: Local nameCount rule: exact street-name string
Street nameCircle Dr
National rank#38
City count1,990
Name patternLocal name
39West St1,922 citiesNational rank: #39City count: 1,922Name pattern: Town centerCount rule: exact street-name string
Street nameWest St
National rank#39
City count1,922
Name patternTown center
408th St1,913 citiesNational rank: #40City count: 1,913Name pattern: Numbered gridCount rule: exact street-name string
Street name8th St
National rank#40
City count1,913
Name patternNumbered grid
41Spruce St1,911 citiesNational rank: #41City count: 1,911Name pattern: Nature nameCount rule: exact street-name string
Street nameSpruce St
National rank#41
City count1,911
Name patternNature name
422nd Ave1,859 citiesNational rank: #42City count: 1,859Name pattern: Numbered gridCount rule: exact street-name string
Street name2nd Ave
National rank#42
City count1,859
Name patternNumbered grid
431st Ave1,798 citiesNational rank: #43City count: 1,798Name pattern: Numbered gridCount rule: exact street-name string
Street name1st Ave
National rank#43
City count1,798
Name patternNumbered grid
44Jackson St1,794 citiesNational rank: #44City count: 1,794Name pattern: Community or civicCount rule: exact street-name string
Street nameJackson St
National rank#44
City count1,794
Name patternCommunity or civic
45Shady Ln1,790 citiesNational rank: #45City count: 1,790Name pattern: Nature nameCount rule: exact street-name string
Street nameShady Ln
National rank#45
City count1,790
Name patternNature name
46Jefferson St1,750 citiesNational rank: #46City count: 1,750Name pattern: Community or civicCount rule: exact street-name string
Street nameJefferson St
National rank#46
City count1,750
Name patternCommunity or civic
47Hill St1,736 citiesNational rank: #47City count: 1,736Name pattern: Nature nameCount rule: exact street-name string
Street nameHill St
National rank#47
City count1,736
Name patternNature name
48Lincoln St1,722 citiesNational rank: #48City count: 1,722Name pattern: Community or civicCount rule: exact street-name string
Street nameLincoln St
National rank#48
City count1,722
Name patternCommunity or civic
493rd Ave1,721 citiesNational rank: #49City count: 1,721Name pattern: Numbered gridCount rule: exact street-name string
Street name3rd Ave
National rank#49
City count1,721
Name patternNumbered grid
50Short St1,690 citiesNational rank: #50City count: 1,690Name pattern: Local nameCount rule: exact street-name string
Street nameShort St
National rank#50
City count1,690
Name patternLocal name
51Railroad Ave1,658 citiesNational rank: #51City count: 1,658Name pattern: Place or landmarkCount rule: exact street-name string
Street nameRailroad Ave
National rank#51
City count1,658
Name patternPlace or landmark
52Water St1,644 citiesNational rank: #52City count: 1,644Name pattern: Nature nameCount rule: exact street-name string
Street nameWater St
National rank#52
City count1,644
Name patternNature name
53Maple Ave1,643 citiesNational rank: #53City count: 1,643Name pattern: Nature nameCount rule: exact street-name string
Street nameMaple Ave
National rank#53
City count1,643
Name patternNature name
549th St1,612 citiesNational rank: #54City count: 1,612Name pattern: Numbered gridCount rule: exact street-name string
Street name9th St
National rank#54
City count1,612
Name patternNumbered grid
55Locust St1,602 citiesNational rank: #55City count: 1,602Name pattern: Nature nameCount rule: exact street-name string
Street nameLocust St
National rank#55
City count1,602
Name patternNature name
56Ash St1,599 citiesNational rank: #56City count: 1,599Name pattern: Nature nameCount rule: exact street-name string
Street nameAsh St
National rank#56
City count1,599
Name patternNature name
57Poplar St1,593 citiesNational rank: #57City count: 1,593Name pattern: Nature nameCount rule: exact street-name string
Street namePoplar St
National rank#57
City count1,593
Name patternNature name
58County Line Rd1,542 citiesNational rank: #58City count: 1,542Name pattern: Place or landmarkCount rule: exact street-name string
Street nameCounty Line Rd
National rank#58
City count1,542
Name patternPlace or landmark
59Airport Rd1,516 citiesNational rank: #59City count: 1,516Name pattern: Place or landmarkCount rule: exact street-name string
Street nameAirport Rd
National rank#59
City count1,516
Name patternPlace or landmark
60Central Ave1,512 citiesNational rank: #60City count: 1,512Name pattern: Town centerCount rule: exact street-name string
Street nameCentral Ave
National rank#60
City count1,512
Name patternTown center
61Front St1,509 citiesNational rank: #61City count: 1,509Name pattern: Town centerCount rule: exact street-name string
Street nameFront St
National rank#61
City count1,509
Name patternTown center
62Willow St1,500 citiesNational rank: #62City count: 1,500Name pattern: Nature nameCount rule: exact street-name string
Street nameWillow St
National rank#62
City count1,500
Name patternNature name
63Highland Ave1,493 citiesNational rank: #63City count: 1,493Name pattern: Nature nameCount rule: exact street-name string
Street nameHighland Ave
National rank#63
City count1,493
Name patternNature name
64Hillcrest Dr1,484 citiesNational rank: #64City count: 1,484Name pattern: Nature nameCount rule: exact street-name string
Street nameHillcrest Dr
National rank#64
City count1,484
Name patternNature name
65Woodland Dr1,483 citiesNational rank: #65City count: 1,483Name pattern: Nature nameCount rule: exact street-name string
Street nameWoodland Dr
National rank#65
City count1,483
Name patternNature name
66East St1,479 citiesNational rank: #66City count: 1,479Name pattern: Town centerCount rule: exact street-name string
Street nameEast St
National rank#66
City count1,479
Name patternTown center
67Franklin St1,456 citiesNational rank: #67City count: 1,456Name pattern: Community or civicCount rule: exact street-name string
Street nameFranklin St
National rank#67
City count1,456
Name patternCommunity or civic
68Cedar Ln1,456 citiesNational rank: #68City count: 1,456Name pattern: Nature nameCount rule: exact street-name string
Street nameCedar Ln
National rank#68
City count1,456
Name patternNature name
6910th St1,439 citiesNational rank: #69City count: 1,439Name pattern: Numbered gridCount rule: exact street-name string
Street name10th St
National rank#69
City count1,439
Name patternNumbered grid
70Adams St1,436 citiesNational rank: #70City count: 1,436Name pattern: Community or civicCount rule: exact street-name string
Street nameAdams St
National rank#70
City count1,436
Name patternCommunity or civic
71Vine St1,427 citiesNational rank: #71City count: 1,427Name pattern: Local nameCount rule: exact street-name string
Street nameVine St
National rank#71
City count1,427
Name patternLocal name
72Washington Ave1,410 citiesNational rank: #72City count: 1,410Name pattern: Community or civicCount rule: exact street-name string
Street nameWashington Ave
National rank#72
City count1,410
Name patternCommunity or civic
734th Ave1,406 citiesNational rank: #73City count: 1,406Name pattern: Numbered gridCount rule: exact street-name string
Street name4th Ave
National rank#73
City count1,406
Name patternNumbered grid
74W 2nd St1,398 citiesNational rank: #74City count: 1,398Name pattern: Numbered gridCount rule: exact street-name string
Street nameW 2nd St
National rank#74
City count1,398
Name patternNumbered grid
75Lincoln Ave1,393 citiesNational rank: #75City count: 1,393Name pattern: Community or civicCount rule: exact street-name string
Street nameLincoln Ave
National rank#75
City count1,393
Name patternCommunity or civic
76Birch St1,386 citiesNational rank: #76City count: 1,386Name pattern: Nature nameCount rule: exact street-name string
Street nameBirch St
National rank#76
City count1,386
Name patternNature name
77W 3rd St1,369 citiesNational rank: #77City count: 1,369Name pattern: Numbered gridCount rule: exact street-name string
Street nameW 3rd St
National rank#77
City count1,369
Name patternNumbered grid
78Grove St1,364 citiesNational rank: #78City count: 1,364Name pattern: Nature nameCount rule: exact street-name string
Street nameGrove St
National rank#78
City count1,364
Name patternNature name
79E 3rd St1,355 citiesNational rank: #79City count: 1,355Name pattern: Numbered gridCount rule: exact street-name string
Street nameE 3rd St
National rank#79
City count1,355
Name patternNumbered grid
80Hillside Dr1,351 citiesNational rank: #80City count: 1,351Name pattern: Nature nameCount rule: exact street-name string
Street nameHillside Dr
National rank#80
City count1,351
Name patternNature name
81Grant St1,346 citiesNational rank: #81City count: 1,346Name pattern: Community or civicCount rule: exact street-name string
Street nameGrant St
National rank#81
City count1,346
Name patternCommunity or civic
82E 2nd St1,336 citiesNational rank: #82City count: 1,336Name pattern: Numbered gridCount rule: exact street-name string
Street nameE 2nd St
National rank#82
City count1,336
Name patternNumbered grid
83Pearl St1,326 citiesNational rank: #83City count: 1,326Name pattern: Nature nameCount rule: exact street-name string
Street namePearl St
National rank#83
City count1,326
Name patternNature name
84Smith Rd1,319 citiesNational rank: #84City count: 1,319Name pattern: Community or civicCount rule: exact street-name string
Street nameSmith Rd
National rank#84
City count1,319
Name patternCommunity or civic
85State St1,315 citiesNational rank: #85City count: 1,315Name pattern: Community or civicCount rule: exact street-name string
Street nameState St
National rank#85
City count1,315
Name patternCommunity or civic
865th Ave1,303 citiesNational rank: #86City count: 1,303Name pattern: Numbered gridCount rule: exact street-name string
Street name5th Ave
National rank#86
City count1,303
Name patternNumbered grid
87Charles St1,275 citiesNational rank: #87City count: 1,275Name pattern: Community or civicCount rule: exact street-name string
Street nameCharles St
National rank#87
City count1,275
Name patternCommunity or civic
88W 4th St1,274 citiesNational rank: #88City count: 1,274Name pattern: Numbered gridCount rule: exact street-name string
Street nameW 4th St
National rank#88
City count1,274
Name patternNumbered grid
89Hickory St1,273 citiesNational rank: #89City count: 1,273Name pattern: Nature nameCount rule: exact street-name string
Street nameHickory St
National rank#89
City count1,273
Name patternNature name
90N 2nd St1,255 citiesNational rank: #90City count: 1,255Name pattern: Numbered gridCount rule: exact street-name string
Street nameN 2nd St
National rank#90
City count1,255
Name patternNumbered grid
91N 3rd St1,254 citiesNational rank: #91City count: 1,254Name pattern: Numbered gridCount rule: exact street-name string
Street nameN 3rd St
National rank#91
City count1,254
Name patternNumbered grid
92Dogwood Ln1,251 citiesNational rank: #92City count: 1,251Name pattern: Nature nameCount rule: exact street-name string
Street nameDogwood Ln
National rank#92
City count1,251
Name patternNature name
93Hickory Ln1,246 citiesNational rank: #93City count: 1,246Name pattern: Nature nameCount rule: exact street-name string
Street nameHickory Ln
National rank#93
City count1,246
Name patternNature name
94Green St1,238 citiesNational rank: #94City count: 1,238Name pattern: Nature nameCount rule: exact street-name string
Street nameGreen St
National rank#94
City count1,238
Name patternNature name
95Riverside Dr1,238 citiesNational rank: #95City count: 1,238Name pattern: Nature nameCount rule: exact street-name string
Street nameRiverside Dr
National rank#95
City count1,238
Name patternNature name
96Cemetery Rd1,235 citiesNational rank: #96City count: 1,235Name pattern: Place or landmarkCount rule: exact street-name string
Street nameCemetery Rd
National rank#96
City count1,235
Name patternPlace or landmark
97James St1,230 citiesNational rank: #97City count: 1,230Name pattern: Community or civicCount rule: exact street-name string
Street nameJames St
National rank#97
City count1,230
Name patternCommunity or civic
98Smith St1,230 citiesNational rank: #98City count: 1,230Name pattern: Community or civicCount rule: exact street-name string
Street nameSmith St
National rank#98
City count1,230
Name patternCommunity or civic
99Fairway Dr1,229 citiesNational rank: #99City count: 1,229Name pattern: Place or landmarkCount rule: exact street-name string
Street nameFairway Dr
National rank#99
City count1,229
Name patternPlace or landmark
100E 4th St1,221 citiesNational rank: #100City count: 1,221Name pattern: Numbered gridCount rule: exact street-name string
Street nameE 4th St
National rank#100
City count1,221
Name patternNumbered grid
Most Common Street Name by State
The map below shows the top street name in each state. Main St leads most states, while the other colors show places where another name ranks first, such as Pine St in Florida, Church St in parts of the South, and S 100 W in Utah.
The table below shows the top street name for each state. City count means how many cities in that state include that exact street name in the source data. This is why a smaller state may have a lower count even when the name is still the most common name in that state.
Jump to a state in the table below:
| State | Most common street name | City count | Name pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | Main St | 131 | Classic Main Street name |
| Alaska | Main St | 32 | Classic Main Street name |
| Arizona | Main St | 42 | Classic Main Street name |
| Arkansas | Oak St | 122 | Tree or nature name |
| California | Main St | 255 | Classic Main Street name |
| Colorado | Main St | 139 | Classic Main Street name |
| Connecticut | Main St | 102 | Classic Main Street name |
| Delaware | Main St | 27 | Classic Main Street name |
| Florida | Pine St | 117 | Tree or nature name |
| Georgia | Church St | 230 | Community landmark name |
| Hawaii | Mamalahoa Hwy | 24 | Local highway name |
| Idaho | Main St | 95 | Classic Main Street name |
| Illinois | Main St | 470 | Classic Main Street name |
| Indiana | Main St | 301 | Classic Main Street name |
| Iowa | Main St | 424 | Classic Main Street name |
| Kansas | Main St | 317 | Classic Main Street name |
| Kentucky | Main St | 183 | Classic Main Street name |
| Louisiana | 2nd St | 119 | Numbered street name |
| Maine | Main St | 225 | Classic Main Street name |
| Maryland | Main St | 68 | Classic Main Street name |
| Massachusetts | Main St | 247 | Classic Main Street name |
| Michigan | Maple St | 246 | Tree or nature name |
| Minnesota | Main St | 250 | Classic Main Street name |
| Mississippi | Main St | 124 | Classic Main Street name |
| Missouri | Main St | 343 | Classic Main Street name |
| Montana | Main St | 130 | Classic Main Street name |
| Nebraska | Main St | 183 | Classic Main Street name |
| Nevada | Main St | 34 | Classic Main Street name |
| New Hampshire | Main St | 119 | Classic Main Street name |
| New Jersey | Main St | 189 | Classic Main Street name |
| New Mexico | Main St | 55 | Classic Main Street name |
| New York | Main St | 512 | Classic Main Street name |
| North Carolina | Church St | 162 | Community landmark name |
| North Dakota | Main St | 203 | Classic Main Street name |
| Ohio | Main St | 447 | Classic Main Street name |
| Oklahoma | Main St | 283 | Classic Main Street name |
| Oregon | 3rd St | 93 | Numbered street name |
| Pennsylvania | Main St | 615 | Classic Main Street name |
| Rhode Island | Main St | 27 | Classic Main Street name |
| South Carolina | Church St | 128 | Community landmark name |
| South Dakota | Main St | 178 | Classic Main Street name |
| Tennessee | Church St | 146 | Community landmark name |
| Texas | Main St | 405 | Classic Main Street name |
| Utah | S 100 W | 110 | Grid-style street name |
| Vermont | Main St | 96 | Classic Main Street name |
| Virginia | Main St | 111 | Classic Main Street name |
| Washington | Main St | 103 | Classic Main Street name |
| West Virginia | Main St | 144 | Classic Main Street name |
| Wisconsin | Main St | 278 | Classic Main Street name |
| Wyoming | 2nd St | 43 | Numbered street name |
Key Findings
- Main St is the most common street name in the U.S., appearing in 9,361 cities in the source data.
- Numbered streets are heavily represented, with 2nd St, 3rd St, 1st St, and 4th St all ranking in the national top 10.
- Tree names are also common. Oak St, Elm St, Pine St, and Maple St all appear in the top 10.
- Main St is the top name in most states, but Florida is led by Pine St and several Southern states are led by Church St.
- Utah stands out with S 100 W, showing the influence of grid-style street naming.
Common Street Name Patterns
| Pattern | Examples | What it usually means |
|---|---|---|
| Town center names | Main St, Center St, High St | Often connected to older downtown areas, public buildings, and original business districts. |
| Numbered grid names | 1st St, 2nd St, 3rd St, 4th St | Common in planned towns, city grids, and communities where streets are arranged by number. |
| Nature names | Oak St, Elm St, Pine St, Maple St, Walnut St | Common in neighborhoods, subdivisions, and older residential areas. |
| Civic and community names | Church St, Washington St, Lincoln St | Often tied to public places, local institutions, presidents, or older community landmarks. |
How We Counted the Names
RoadSigns.com reviewed national and state-level street-name counts from Street Name Search, which is compiled from OpenStreetMap. We also reviewed Geofabrik U.S. OpenStreetMap downloads and a separate Dactile analysis of common U.S. street names for background on open mapping data and street-name counting.
This article uses an exact-name count. That means each street-name string is counted as written in the source data.
| Rule | How it affects the ranking |
|---|---|
| Exact-name count | Main St, N Main St, S Main St, E Main St, and W Main St are counted separately. |
| Abbreviations | Names are shown as they appear in the source ranking, such as St instead of Street. |
| State winners | Each state is assigned the street name with the highest city count in that state. |
| Open-data refresh | A future refresh can use state-level OpenStreetMap files from Geofabrik to avoid processing one very large national file. |
Why Street Names Matter for Sign Buyers
Street names are used on public roads, private roads, HOAs, campuses, apartment complexes, industrial facilities, and parking areas. For a real installation, the street name is only one part of the order. Buyers also need to choose the sign size, background color, legend color, border style, reflective sheeting, mounting holes, posts, and hardware.
For private roads, communities, campuses, and facility roads, RoadSigns.com offers a custom street name sign builder with common street sign options.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most common street name in the United States?
Main St is the most common street name in this exact-name count, with a city count of 9,361.
What does city count mean?
City count means how many cities include that exact street name in the source data. It is not a count of individual street signs.
Why is 2nd St more common than 1st St?
One reason is that the first major road in a town is often named Main St, Front St, Center St, or another local name instead of 1st St.
Do all states have Main St as the top street name?
No. Main St wins in most states, but several states have another top name, including Pine St, Church St, Oak St, Maple St, 2nd St, 3rd St, and S 100 W.
Are Main St and N Main St counted together?
No. In this article, they are counted separately because the ranking uses exact street-name strings.