Our Colombian name database contains 7.757 Colombian surnames and 21.113 Colombian first names categorized by gender and frequency. After payment you can download the Colombian 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 Colombia have a reasonable quality but are limited. The Colombian names are validated using official governmental databases we received in other countries which contained Colombian names as well. To create the Colombian name database we used 355.142 validated Colombian social media profiles. We have a detailed explanation of our methodology and illustrate our approach with several examples.

Popular Colombian surnames

This table show popular Colombian surnames. In Colombia, the surname is typically inherited from the father, with the mother's surname being added as a second surname. However, in some cases, the mother's surname may be used as the primary surname. The use of both surnames is common in formal settings, such as legal documents or official forms. In informal settings, it is common for individuals to use only their first surname.

Surname Frequency*1 Percentage*1 Alternative countries*2
Rodriguez 6.564 1.8% Spanish American Mexican
Gómez 4.888 1.4% Spanish American Mexican
García 4.658 1.3% Spanish Mexican American
Gonzalez 4.638 1.3% Spanish Mexican American
Martinez 4.579 1.3% Spanish American Mexican
López 4.470 1.3% Spanish American Mexican
Sánchez 4.015 1.1% Spanish Mexican American
Hernandez 3.753 1.1% Mexican American Spanish
Ramirez 3.672 1.0% Mexican American Spanish
Díaz 3.241 0.9% Spanish American Mexican
  • *1 The Frequency and Percentage are based on 355.142 Colombian social media profiles.
  • *2 Alternative countries are countries where this surname also is used. They are sorted on popularity.

Colombian first names

In Colombia, parents typically choose a first name based on a combination of tradition, family history, and personal preference. Many families have a tradition of using a family name as a child's first name, or may choose a name that has special meaning to them. It is also common for parents to consult with close family members or friends before making a final decision on a name.

Popular Colombian male names

First name Frequency*1 Percentage*1 Alternative countries*2
Andrés 8.987 4.0% Spanish Mexican American
Carlos 5.642 2.5% Spanish Mexican American
Juan 4.523 2.0% Spanish American Mexican
Daniel 4.328 1.9% American British Spanish
David 4.057 1.8% American British Spanish
Sebastian 3.780 1.7% German Argentinean American
Diego 3.715 1.6% Spanish Brazilian Mexican
Camilo 3.684 1.6% Chilean American Spanish
Alejandro 3.407 1.5% Spanish Mexican Venezuelan
José 3.185 1.4% Spanish Venezuelan American
  • *1 The Frequency and Percentage are based on 355.142 Colombian social media profiles from which 225.355 (63%) is male.
  • *2 Alternative countries are countries where this first name also is used. They are sorted on popularity.

Popular Colombian female names

First name Frequency*1 Percentage*1 Alternative countries*2
Laura 3.246 2.5% British American Spanish
Andrea 2.662 2.1% Italian American Spanish
Daniela 2.302 1.8% Mexican Italian Venezuelan
Alejandra 2.172 1.7% Mexican Spanish Venezuelan
Carolina 2.130 1.6% Spanish Brazilian American
Diana 2.117 1.6% American Mexican Spanish
Natalia 1.789 1.4% Spanish Brazilian Polish
Maria 1.606 1.2% Spanish American Venezuelan
Paola 1.503 1.2% Italian Mexican Venezuelan
Camila 1.462 1.1% Brazilian Argentinean Chilean
  • *1 The Frequency and Percentage are based on 355.142 Colombian social media profiles from which 129.787 (37%) is female.
  • *2 Alternative countries are countries where this first name also is used. They are sorted on popularity.