Top 10 Most Common Nightmares People Have In America

We've all had those nights where we wake up in a cold sweat, heart racing, and grateful it was just a dream. From being chased to feeling trapped, nightmares are a shared human experience, often reflecting our deepest fears and anxieties.

The Nightmares We All Share

A recent poll uncovered the most common nightmares people have, offering insight into what really keeps us up at night. Here’s a look at the top 10 nightmares that haunt our sleep the most.

Bonus: Other Unsettling Dreams

Some other bad dreams aren’t quite as common but still make their way into the subconscious. A third of people have had the unsettling nightmare of their teeth falling out. One in four have dreamt about their spouse leaving them, while 14% have nightmares about car trouble. Additionally, 12% have dreamt about being unable to find their car, 7% have experienced bad dreams involving tech malfunctions, and 5% have had a nightmare about going bald.

While many of these nightmares stem from real-world anxieties, it’s reassuring to know you’re not alone in experiencing them. So the next time you dream about falling, waking up late, or losing something important, take comfort in knowing it’s just part of the human experience—no matter how terrifying it feels in the moment.