Query below returns distribution of column name lengths (number of characters).
Query
select len(col.name) as column_name_length,
count(*) as columns,
count(distinct tab.object_id) as tables
from sys.tables as tab
inner join sys.columns as col
on tab.object_id = col.object_id
group by len(col.name)
order by len(col.name)
Columns
- column_name_length - lenght in characters of column name
- columns - number of columns with this length
- tables - number of tables that have columns with this name length
Rows
- One row represents one name lenght (number of characters)
- Scope of rows: each column length that exists in a database
- Ordered by length ascending (from 1 to max)
Sample results
If you put it into chart it looks like this: