Our Bosnian, Herzegovinian name database contains 1.417 Bosnian, Herzegovinian surnames and 5.021 Bosnian, Herzegovinian first names categorized by gender and frequency. After payment you can download the Bosnian, Herzegovinian name database in CSV, SQL or JSON format and use it freely in your projects. The Bosnian, Herzegovinian names are validated using official governmental databases we received in other countries which contained Bosnian, Herzegovinian names as well. To create the Bosnian, Herzegovinian name database we used 18.255 validated Bosnian, Herzegovinian social media profiles. We have a detailed explanation of our methodology and illustrate our approach with several examples.

Popular Bosnian, Herzegovinian surnames

This table show popular Bosnian, Herzegovinian surnames. In Bosnia and Herzegovina, surnames typically reflect the family's ethnic or religious background. For example, a Bosniak (Bosnian Muslim) may have a surname ending in -ović or -ić, while a Croat may have a surname ending in -ić or -ek. Serbs in Bosnia and Herzegovina may have a surname ending in -ić or -ović. Women typically take their husband's surname upon marriage, but may also keep their maiden name or use both.

Surname Frequency*1 Percentage*1 Alternative countries*2
Hodzic 101 0.6% American Croatian Austrian
Kovacevic 67 0.4% Serbian Croatian American
Delić 61 0.3% Serbian Croatian American
Hadzic 60 0.3% German American Serbian
Halilović 50 0.3% Serbian American German
Petrović 45 0.2% Serbian Italian American
Imamovic 44 0.2% Slovene American Austrian
Marić 40 0.2% Serbian Croatian German
Avdic 39 0.2% American German Swedish
Smith 38 0.2% American British Canadian
  • *1 The Frequency and Percentage are based on 18.255 Bosnian, Herzegovinian social media profiles.
  • *2 Alternative countries are countries where this surname also is used. They are sorted on popularity.

Bosnian, Herzegovinian first names

In Bosnia and Herzegovina, parents typically choose a first name for their child based on family tradition, cultural or religious significance, or personal preference. Many parents will also consider the meaning and origin of the name, as well as its compatibility with the child's surname. Some names may also be chosen to honor a family member or a respected figure in the community. Ultimately, the decision on a first name is often made through a combination of these factors and is considered a personal and important choice for the family.

Popular Bosnian, Herzegovinian male names

First name Frequency*1 Percentage*1 Alternative countries*2
Adnan 156 1.4% Pakistani Turkish Indian
Haris 137 1.2% Pakistani Indonesian British
Emir 115 1.0% Turkish Dutch American
Mirza 110 1.0% Pakistani Indian Indonesian
Edin 106 0.9% American German Guatemalan
Dragan 98 0.8% Serbian Italian Croatian
Aleksandar 94 0.8% Serbian Macedonian Italian
Damir 93 0.8% Croatian Serbian American
Armin 93 0.8% German American Austrian
Ivan 79 0.7% Spanish Mexican American
  • *1 The Frequency and Percentage are based on 18.255 Bosnian, Herzegovinian social media profiles from which 11.547 (63%) is male.
  • *2 Alternative countries are countries where this first name also is used. They are sorted on popularity.

Popular Bosnian, Herzegovinian female names

First name Frequency*1 Percentage*1 Alternative countries*2
Jasmin 89 1.3% German American British
Emina 81 1.2% American Serbian German
Aida 79 1.2% Spanish American Mexican
Lejla 74 1.1% American German Austrian
Jelena 65 1.0% Serbian Croatian Italian
Selma 60 0.9% Turkish Brazilian Dutch
Amina 59 0.9% American British Algerian
Azra 56 0.8% Turkish American British
Nermin 54 0.8% Turkish Egyptian German
Maja 53 0.8% Serbian Polish Croatian
  • *1 The Frequency and Percentage are based on 18.255 Bosnian, Herzegovinian social media profiles from which 6.708 (37%) is female.
  • *2 Alternative countries are countries where this first name also is used. They are sorted on popularity.