Our Croatian name database contains 1.951 Croatian surnames and 3.929 Croatian first names categorized by gender and frequency. After payment you can download the Croatian name database in CSV, SQL or JSON format and use it freely in your projects. The Croatian names are validated using official governmental databases we received in other countries which contained Croatian names as well. To create the Croatian name database we used 22.911 validated Croatian social media profiles. We have a detailed explanation of our methodology and illustrate our approach with several examples.
Popular Croatian surnames
This table show popular Croatian surnames. In Croatia, surnames typically have a patronymic origin, meaning they are based on the father's first name. For example, if a father's first name is Ivan, his son's surname would be Ivanić. Women typically take their husband's surname upon marriage. However, some people may also have surnames that are derived from their profession or place of origin. In recent years, some people have also chosen to adopt a surname that is not of traditional Croatian origin.
Surname | Percentage*1 | Alternative countries*2 |
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Horvat | 0.6% |
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Kovacevic | 0.4% |
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Novak | 0.3% |
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Kovacic | 0.3% |
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Marić | 0.3% |
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Babić | 0.3% |
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Matic | 0.3% |
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Pavlović | 0.3% |
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Vukovic | 0.3% |
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Tomić | 0.2% |
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- *1 The Frequency and Percentage are based on 22.911 Croatian social media profiles.
- *2 Alternative countries are countries where this surname also is used. They are sorted on popularity.
Croatian first names
In Croatia, parents typically pick a first name for their child based on family tradition, religious beliefs, and personal preference. Many families choose a name that has been passed down through generations, while others choose a name that has religious significance or a name that they simply like. Parents may also consider the popularity of a name and the potential nicknames that may be associated with it. Ultimately, the decision is made by the parents with input from family members and close friends.
Popular Croatian male names
First name | Percentage*1 | Alternative countries*2 | |
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Ivan | 5.4% |
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Marko | 3.3% |
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Tomislav | 2.5% |
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Mario | 1.9% |
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Goran | 1.8% |
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Luka | 1.8% |
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Josip | 1.7% |
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Igor | 1.7% |
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Hrvoje | 1.4% |
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Nikola | 1.3% |
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- *1 The Frequency and Percentage are based on 22.911 Croatian social media profiles from which 13.848 (60%) is male.
- *2 Alternative countries are countries where this first name also is used. They are sorted on popularity.
Popular Croatian female names
First name | Percentage*1 | Alternative countries*2 | |
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Ivana | 4.0% |
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Ana | 3.2% |
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Maja | 2.0% |
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Marija | 2.0% |
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Martina | 1.8% |
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Petra | 1.6% |
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Marina | 1.5% |
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Kristina | 1.5% |
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Jelena | 1.5% |
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Iva | 1.4% |
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- *1 The Frequency and Percentage are based on 22.911 Croatian social media profiles from which 9.063 (40%) is female.
- *2 Alternative countries are countries where this first name also is used. They are sorted on popularity.