Study Reveals Most Common Dreams In The UK

Waking up bewildered by a dream is a common experience that many of us regularly go through, but what are Brits dreaming about the most? And what could they mean?

Keen to find out, MattressOnline analysed UK search data for over 30 frequent dream topics to discover which are the most common, and provided possible explanations for what they could represent.

Most common dreams in the UK

Rank	Dream	Average annual searches
1	Teeth falling out	378,360
2	Snakes	67,080
3	Pregnancy	54,960
4	Dying	40,560
5	Drowning	38,640
6	Being chased	31,560
7	Plane crash	30,000
8	Hair falling out	29,640
9	Flying	25,080
10	Falling	22,920
11	Zombies	13,080
12	Car crash	10,560
13	Birds	7,320
14	Old friend	6,360
15	Winning the lottery	6,120

1 - Dreams of teeth falling out

The most common dream in the UK is your teeth falling out, MattressOnline can reveal. With over five times more searches for explanations than any other dream, it is clear that this nightmare is a common one for Brits. But what does it mean?

Losing teeth in a dream could be a visual manifestation of a personal loss we are experiencing in real life, whether that be losing an opportunity, a relationship, or a loved one.

Another theory points towards a more physical cause rather than a mental or emotional one; the physical sensation of grinding your teeth or cleaning your jaw at night could possibly lead to dreaming about your teeth falling out.

2 - Dreams of snakes

The second most common dream, with 67,080 related searches per year according to the study, is dreams - or nightmares - about snakes.

Common snake dreams vary from seeing the animal shedding its skin, which could relate to transformation and rebirth in our lives, to dreams about snake attacks, which could represent a threat or toxic presence in your life.

3 - Dreams of pregnancy

Dreams about pregnancy and being pregnant are the third most common in the UK, according to the study. Following closely behind snake dreams, there are an average of 54,960 searches every year relating to pregnancy dreams and their meanings.

It is quite common for your pregnancy to appear in your dreams if you are carrying a child in real life, but pregnancies can also often appear in the dreams of those who are not expecting. This could signify a desire for new beginnings and growth, or alternatively may reflect you are carrying additional stress and anxieties about changes in your life.

4 - Dreams of dying

According to the study, the fourth most common topic for dreams and nightmares in the UK is dying, with 40,560 searches each year about this dream and its meaning.

These dreams could be a reflection of dealing with death in some capacity in real life, perhaps grieving a loved one or confronting health issues. However, it could also have a more metaphorical and spiritual meaning, such as reflecting fears of something ending, or anxieties about life transitions.

5 - Dreams of drowning

Dreams and nightmares about drowning are the fifth most common in the UK, according to the study, with an average 38,640 searches relating to this topic each year.

Drowning in your dream may reflect an emotional stress you are experiencing in real life, such as feeling overwhelmed or like you are losing control. It could also represent emotions and feelings that you are suppressing and bottling up.

Information supplied by MattressOnline