Our Bolivian name database contains 1.238 Bolivian surnames and 5.452 Bolivian first names categorized by gender and frequency. After payment you can download the Bolivian name database in CSV, SQL or JSON format. South America is not very well organised and only have a few open data initiatives. The list of names from countries like Bolivia have a reasonable quality but are limited. The Bolivian names are validated using official governmental databases we received in other countries which contained Bolivian names as well. To create the Bolivian name database we used 19.628 validated Bolivian social media profiles. We have a detailed explanation of our methodology and illustrate our approach with several examples.

Popular Bolivian surnames

This table show popular Bolivian surnames. In Bolivia, the surname is passed down from the father to the children. The mother's surname is not typically included in a person's full name. Children take their father's surname at birth, and it is not common for married couples to adopt a shared surname. A person may also choose to adopt a new surname upon marriage, but it is not a requirement.

Surname Frequency*1 Percentage*1 Alternative countries*2
Rodriguez 204 1.0% Spanish American Mexican
Flores 191 1.0% Mexican American Spanish
Gutierrez 161 0.8% Spanish Mexican American
Vargas 157 0.8% Colombian American Mexican
Fernández 150 0.8% Spanish Argentinean American
Lopez 141 0.7% Spanish American Mexican
Garcia 137 0.7% Spanish Mexican American
Rojas 110 0.6% Venezuelan Colombian Mexican
Gonzales 110 0.6% American Filipino Peruvian
Martinez 107 0.5% Spanish American Mexican
  • *1 The Frequency and Percentage are based on 19.628 Bolivian social media profiles.
  • *2 Alternative countries are countries where this surname also is used. They are sorted on popularity.

Bolivian first names

In Bolivia, parents often choose a first name for their child based on cultural and religious traditions. Many names are chosen from Catholic saints, such as Maria, Juan, and Jose. Family names are also commonly used, with parents choosing a name that honors a family member or ancestor. Some parents also consider the meaning and significance of the name before making their final decision. Overall, the process of choosing a first name in Bolivia is often a family affair, with input and opinions from grandparents, siblings, and other relatives.

Popular Bolivian male names

First name Frequency*1 Percentage*1 Alternative countries*2
Carlos 226 1.9% Spanish Mexican American
Rodrigo 179 1.5% Brazilian Mexican Chilean
Daniel 178 1.5% American British Spanish
Fernando 166 1.4% Spanish Brazilian Mexican
Jorge 149 1.2% Spanish Mexican American
Alejandro 146 1.2% Spanish Mexican Colombian
Luis 138 1.1% Mexican Spanish Venezuelan
José 133 1.1% Spanish Venezuelan American
David 121 1.0% American British Spanish
Mauricio 119 1.0% Brazilian Colombian Mexican
  • *1 The Frequency and Percentage are based on 19.628 Bolivian social media profiles from which 12.070 (61%) is male.
  • *2 Alternative countries are countries where this first name also is used. They are sorted on popularity.

Popular Bolivian female names

First name Frequency*1 Percentage*1 Alternative countries*2
Andrea 112 1.5% Italian American Spanish
Alejandra 99 1.3% Mexican Colombian Spanish
Daniela 91 1.2% Colombian Mexican Italian
Gabriela 86 1.1% Brazilian Venezuelan Mexican
Paola 75 1.0% Italian Mexican Colombian
Claudia 66 0.9% Spanish American Italian
Carla 66 0.9% Spanish American Brazilian
Patricia 62 0.8% Spanish American Brazilian
Maria 55 0.7% Spanish American Venezuelan
Adriana 50 0.7% Brazilian Mexican American
  • *1 The Frequency and Percentage are based on 19.628 Bolivian social media profiles from which 7.558 (39%) is female.
  • *2 Alternative countries are countries where this first name also is used. They are sorted on popularity.