Our Chilean name database contains 4.275 Chilean surnames and 11.293 Chilean first names categorized by gender and frequency. After payment you can download the Chilean 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 Chile have a reasonable quality but are limited. The Chilean names are validated using official governmental databases we received in other countries which contained Chilean names as well. To create the Chilean name database we used 129.568 validated Chilean social media profiles. We have a detailed explanation of our methodology and illustrate our approach with several examples.

Popular Chilean surnames

This table show popular Chilean surnames. In Chile, the surname traditionally follows the pattern of the father's surname followed by the mother's surname. For example, if a child's father's surname is Gonzalez and the mother's surname is Rodriguez, the child's surname would be Gonzalez Rodriguez. However, some individuals may choose to use only one of their parents' surnames or use a different combination of their parents' surnames. Additionally, some individuals may choose to change their surname for personal or legal reasons.

Surname Frequency*1 Percentage*1 Alternative countries*2
González 2.255 1.7% Spanish Mexican American
Muñoz 1.355 1.0% Spanish Colombian American
Rodríguez 1.060 0.8% Spanish American Mexican
Rojas 1.029 0.8% Venezuelan Colombian Mexican
Díaz 1.015 0.8% Spanish American Mexican
Martínez 897 0.7% Spanish American Mexican
Perez 870 0.7% Spanish American Mexican
Contreras 826 0.6% Mexican Venezuelan American
Hernández 788 0.6% Mexican American Spanish
López 777 0.6% Spanish American Mexican
  • *1 The Frequency and Percentage are based on 129.568 Chilean social media profiles.
  • *2 Alternative countries are countries where this surname also is used. They are sorted on popularity.

Chilean first names

In Chile, parents typically pick a first name for their child by considering a variety of factors. They may choose a name that has a significant meaning or is related to their culture or religion. They may also choose a name that is popular or trendy at the time, or that has been passed down through their family. Additionally, some parents may choose a name that is unique or personal to them, such as a name that is meaningful to them or that they have always liked. Ultimately, the decision on a first name is a personal one and can be influenced by various factors.

Popular Chilean male names

First name Frequency*1 Percentage*1 Alternative countries*2
Rodrigo 1.810 2.4% Brazilian Mexican Argentinean
Cristian 1.733 2.3% Spanish Colombian Argentinean
Felipe 1.713 2.2% Brazilian Colombian Spanish
Carlos 1.559 2.0% Spanish Mexican American
Sebastián 1.536 2.0% German Colombian Argentinean
Francisco 1.480 1.9% Spanish Mexican Venezuelan
Jorge 1.229 1.6% Spanish Mexican American
Luis 1.214 1.6% Mexican Spanish Venezuelan
Pablo 1.205 1.6% Spanish Argentinean Mexican
Nicolás 1.150 1.5% French Argentinean Colombian
  • *1 The Frequency and Percentage are based on 129.568 Chilean social media profiles from which 76.979 (59%) is male.
  • *2 Alternative countries are countries where this first name also is used. They are sorted on popularity.

Popular Chilean female names

First name Frequency*1 Percentage*1 Alternative countries*2
Carolina 1.091 2.1% Spanish Colombian Brazilian
Camila 1.078 2.0% Brazilian Colombian Argentinean
Daniela 959 1.8% Colombian Mexican Italian
Javiera 921 1.8% Dominican American Spanish
Claudia 877 1.7% Spanish American Italian
Francisca 829 1.6% Spanish American Portuguese
Constanza 748 1.4% Argentinean Colombian Dominican
Catalina 704 1.3% Colombian American Spanish
Andrea 696 1.3% Italian American Spanish
Valentina 690 1.3% Italian Colombian American
  • *1 The Frequency and Percentage are based on 129.568 Chilean social media profiles from which 52.589 (41%) is female.
  • *2 Alternative countries are countries where this first name also is used. They are sorted on popularity.