A recent analysis conducted by National Savings & Investments (NS&I) has highlighted a notable trend among winners of Premium Bond prizes. Data reveals that individuals named David, John, and Michael are among the most common names associated with prizes of £500 or more. This trend persists despite the completely random nature of the draws, which occur monthly.
Since 2022, David has consistently topped the list as the most frequent name among those winning significant prizes. According to NS&I, customers named David have claimed over 67,000 prizes of £500 or more each year since 2020. As of October 2025, 18,220 individuals named David have already secured at least one of these prizes.
2025 Prize Winners: The Most Common Names
The following names have emerged as the most common among Premium Bond winners in 2025, based on data from the January to October prize draws. The figures exclude entries where the name is unknown, ensuring accuracy in the reporting of the most successful names.
1. David – 18,220
2. John – 16,058
3. Michael – 11,772
4. Susan – 11,597
5. Peter – 9,683
6. Paul – 9,203
7. Andrew – 8,572
8. Robert – 8,510
9. Stephen – 7,768
10. Margaret – 7,503
Other notable names among the winners include Richard (7,463), James (7,222), Elizabeth (5,961), and Christopher (6,868).
The Nature of Premium Bonds
Premium Bonds are a uniquely popular savings product in the UK, having been introduced in 1957. With monthly prize draws, they offer a variety of prizes ranging from £25 to £1 million. NS&I pays out two £1 million jackpots each month, making them an attractive option for savers.
Andrew Westhead, the retail director at NS&I, commented on the findings: “Premium Bonds are one of the nation’s favourite savings products, and since 1957 we’ve given away hundreds of millions of prizes, so it’s interesting to see the most common names of some of our winners. But it’s important to remember that whatever your name, the Premium Bonds draw is completely random, with each Bond having an equal chance of winning.”
While the names may suggest a pattern, the randomness of the draws ensures that every participant has an equal opportunity to win, regardless of their name. As interest in Premium Bonds continues, the analysis of winners’ names adds an intriguing dimension to the understanding of this popular saving method.
