Our Belarusian name database contains 1.924 Belarusian surnames and 3.352 Belarusian first names categorized by gender and frequency. After payment you can download the Belarusian name database in CSV, SQL or JSON format and use it freely in your projects. The Belarusian names are validated using official governmental databases we received in other countries which contained Belarusian names as well. To create the Belarusian name database we used 29.233 validated Belarusian social media profiles. We have a detailed explanation of our methodology and illustrate our approach with several examples.
Popular Belarusian surnames
This table show popular Belarusian surnames. In Belarus, surnames typically have Slavic roots and often indicate a person's occupation or origin. For example, the surname "Kowalski" would indicate that the person is of Polish descent and is likely a blacksmith. Many surnames also have different forms for males and females, with the female version typically ending in "a" or "aya." Families generally pass down their surname from father to children.
| Surname | Percentage*1 | Alternative countries*2 |
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| иванов | 0.3% |
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| иванова | 0.2% |
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| петров | 0.1% |
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| новикова | 0.1% |
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| петрова | 0.1% |
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| коваленко | 0.1% |
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| смирнова | 0.1% |
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| зайцева | 0.1% |
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| козлов | 0.1% |
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| попов | 0.1% |
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- *1 The Frequency and Percentage are based on 29.233 Belarusian social media profiles.
- *2 Alternative countries are countries where this surname also is used. They are sorted on popularity.
Belarusian first names
In Belarus, parents typically pick a first name for their child based on traditional Slavic names, family tradition, or personal preference. They may also consider the meaning and origin of the name as well as its compatibility with the child's surname. Some parents may also consult with family members or religious leaders for guidance in choosing a name.
Popular Belarusian male names
| First name | Percentage*1 | Alternative countries*2 | |
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| александр | 5.0% |
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| сергей | 3.9% |
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| андрей | 3.8% |
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| дмитрий | 3.1% |
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| алексей | 2.6% |
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| Pavel | 2.4% |
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| игорь | 2.2% |
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| Denis | 2.1% |
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| Anton | 2.0% |
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| евгений | 2.0% |
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- *1 The Frequency and Percentage are based on 29.233 Belarusian social media profiles from which 15.459 (53%) is male.
- *2 Alternative countries are countries where this first name also is used. They are sorted on popularity.
Popular Belarusian female names
| First name | Percentage*1 | Alternative countries*2 | |
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| Olga | 2.9% |
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| Elena | 2.6% |
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| анастасия | 2.5% |
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| Anna | 2.5% |
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| Irina | 2.5% |
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| татьяна | 2.4% |
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| екатерина | 2.0% |
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| юлия | 2.0% |
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| Marina | 1.8% |
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| наталья | 1.8% |
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- *1 The Frequency and Percentage are based on 29.233 Belarusian social media profiles from which 13.774 (47%) is female.
- *2 Alternative countries are countries where this first name also is used. They are sorted on popularity.