Our Belgian name database contains 14.538 Belgian surnames and 32.080 Belgian first names categorized by gender and frequency. After payment you can download the Belgian name database in CSV, SQL or JSON format. In Belgium we received a name and gender database from the Belgian government and merged it with publicly available data sets. To create the Belgian name database we used 192.797 validated Belgian social media profiles. We have a detailed explanation of our methodology and illustrate our approach with several examples.

Popular Belgian surnames

This table show popular Belgian surnames. In Belgium, surnames are inherited from one's parents and passed down through the family. The surname typically follows the first name, and is usually a combination of a father's and mother's surnames, with the father's surname coming first. For example, if a child's father's surname is "Smith" and the mother's surname is "Jones", the child's surname would be "Smith Jones". In some cases, people may choose to hyphenate their surnames or use only one of their parents' surnames.

Surname Frequency*1 Percentage*1 Alternative countries*2
Peeters 341 0.2% Dutch American German
Martin 295 0.2% American Spanish British
Janssens 276 0.1% Dutch American French
Maes 260 0.1% American Dutch French
Dupont 231 0.1% French American Canadian
Dubois 226 0.1% French American Canadian
Jacobs 215 0.1% American Dutch British
Willems 187 0.1% Dutch American German
Thomas 179 0.1% American British French
Mertens 172 0.1% German Dutch American
  • *1 The Frequency and Percentage are based on 192.797 Belgian social media profiles.
  • *2 Alternative countries are countries where this surname also is used. They are sorted on popularity.

Belgian first names

In Belgium, parents typically pick a first name for their child by considering family tradition, personal preference, and popularity. They may also consider the meaning and origin of the name. Many parents in Belgium also consult with family members and friends before making a final decision.

Popular Belgian male names

First name Frequency*1 Percentage*1 Alternative countries*2
Thomas 1.417 1.2% American German British
Nicolas 1.166 1.0% French Argentinean Colombian
David 1.115 0.9% American British Spanish
Tom 989 0.8% British American Dutch
Olivier 934 0.8% French Canadian American
Julien 884 0.7% French American Canadian
Philippe 870 0.7% French Canadian American
Jan 849 0.7% Dutch German Czech
Pierre 848 0.7% French Canadian American
Vincent 802 0.7% French American Dutch
  • *1 The Frequency and Percentage are based on 192.797 Belgian social media profiles from which 121.719 (63%) is male.
  • *2 Alternative countries are countries where this first name also is used. They are sorted on popularity.

Popular Belgian female names

First name Frequency*1 Percentage*1 Alternative countries*2
Marie 787 1.1% French American British
Laura 727 1.0% British American Spanish
Sarah 703 1.0% British American Canadian
Julie 619 0.9% American British French
Sophie 544 0.8% British French American
Nathalie 534 0.8% French Dutch Canadian
Caroline 482 0.7% British American French
Charlotte 466 0.7% British American French
Camille 443 0.6% French American Filipino
Stephanie 432 0.6% American British French
  • *1 The Frequency and Percentage are based on 192.797 Belgian social media profiles from which 71.078 (37%) is female.
  • *2 Alternative countries are countries where this first name also is used. They are sorted on popularity.