Our Armenian name database contains 352 Armenian surnames and 1.901 Armenian first names categorized by gender and frequency. After payment you can download the Armenian name database in CSV, SQL or JSON format. Asia is not very well organised and only have a few open data initiatives. The list of names from countries like Armenia have a reasonable quality but are limited. The Armenian names are validated using official governmental databases we received in other countries which contained Armenian names as well. To create the Armenian name database we used 6.183 validated Armenian social media profiles. We have a detailed explanation of our methodology and illustrate our approach with several examples.

Popular Armenian surnames

This table show popular Armenian surnames. In Armenia, the surname typically indicates the father's first name, followed by "yan" for a male or "yanu" for a female. For example, if the father's name is Vardan, the son's surname would be Vardanyan and the daughter's surname would be Vardanyanu. This naming system is similar to the patronymic naming system used in other cultures such as Russia and Iceland.

Surname Frequency*1 Percentage*1 Alternative countries*2
Sargsyan 137 2.2% Russian American Belgian
Grigoryan 133 2.2% Russian American Ukrainian
Harutyunyan 122 2.0% American Russian British
Hovhannisyan 114 1.8% American French German
Khachatryan 106 1.7% American Russian German
Hakobyan 102 1.6% American Russian Spanish
Vardanyan 78 1.3% Russian American British
Gevorgyan 78 1.3% Russian American Belgian
Karapetyan 77 1.2% American Russian British
Petrosyan 76 1.2% Russian American German
  • *1 The Frequency and Percentage are based on 6.183 Armenian social media profiles.
  • *2 Alternative countries are countries where this surname also is used. They are sorted on popularity.

Armenian first names

In Armenia, parents often choose a first name for their child based on a combination of religion, family tradition, and cultural influences. Many parents will choose a name with religious significance, such as a name from the Bible or a saint's name. Family tradition also plays a big role in name selection, with many parents choosing a name that has been passed down through generations within the family. Cultural influences also play a role, as parents may choose a name that is popular or traditional within Armenian culture. Ultimately, the choice of a first name is a personal decision for each family and may be influenced by a combination of these factors.

Popular Armenian male names

First name Frequency*1 Percentage*1 Alternative countries*2
Armen 78 2.3% American French Indonesian
Narek 66 2.0% American Belgian British
Tigran 61 1.8% American German Spanish
Arman 61 1.8% Indian Bangladeshi Pakistani
David 59 1.8% American British Spanish
Hayk 56 1.7% American Russian French
Artur 56 1.7% Polish Brazilian German
Aram 51 1.5% American Iraqi Mexican
Gevorg 46 1.4% American Azerbaijani Belgian
Davit 46 1.4% Georgian American Indonesian
  • *1 The Frequency and Percentage are based on 6.183 Armenian social media profiles from which 3.339 (54%) is male.
  • *2 Alternative countries are countries where this first name also is used. They are sorted on popularity.

Popular Armenian female names

First name Frequency*1 Percentage*1 Alternative countries*2
Ani 114 4.0% American Argentinean Indonesian
Anna 108 3.8% American British Spanish
Lilit 83 2.9% American Belgian German
Mariam 75 2.6% Egyptian American British
Anahit 62 2.2% American German Russian
Karen 61 2.1% American British Mexican
Lusine 53 1.9% American French British
Sona 38 1.3% Indian American Slovak
Hasmik 38 1.3% American Cypriot Belgian
Arminé 38 1.3% American German French
  • *1 The Frequency and Percentage are based on 6.183 Armenian social media profiles from which 2.844 (46%) is female.
  • *2 Alternative countries are countries where this first name also is used. They are sorted on popularity.