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 and use it freely in your projects. 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 | Percentage*1 | Alternative countries*2 |
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Sargsyan | 2.2% |
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Grigoryan | 2.2% |
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Harutyunyan | 2.0% |
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Hovhannisyan | 1.8% |
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Khachatryan | 1.7% |
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Hakobyan | 1.6% |
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Vardanyan | 1.3% |
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Gevorgyan | 1.3% |
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Karapetyan | 1.2% |
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Petrosyan | 1.2% |
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- *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 | Percentage*1 | Alternative countries*2 | |
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Armen | 2.3% |
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Narek | 2.0% |
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Tigran | 1.8% |
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Arman | 1.8% |
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David | 1.8% |
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Hayk | 1.7% |
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Artur | 1.7% |
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Aram | 1.5% |
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Gevorg | 1.4% |
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Davit | 1.4% |
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- *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 | Percentage*1 | Alternative countries*2 | |
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Ani | 4.0% |
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Anna | 3.8% |
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Lilit | 2.9% |
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Mariam | 2.6% |
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Anahit | 2.2% |
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Karen | 2.1% |
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Lusine | 1.9% |
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Sona | 1.3% |
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Hasmik | 1.3% |
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Arminé | 1.3% |
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- *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.