Our Cuban name database contains 611 Cuban surnames and 3.873 Cuban first names categorized by gender and frequency. After payment you can download the Cuban name database in CSV, SQL or JSON format. The Cuban names are validated using official governmental databases we received in other countries which contained Cuban names as well. To create the Cuban name database we used 10.287 validated Cuban social media profiles. We have a detailed explanation of our methodology and illustrate our approach with several examples.

Popular Cuban surnames

This table show popular Cuban surnames. In Cuba, the surname traditionally follows the pattern of the father's surname followed by the mother's surname. For example, if a person's father's surname is Rodriguez and their mother's surname is Garcia, their surname would be Rodriguez Garcia. This is a common practice in many Latin American countries as well. However, some people in Cuba may also choose to use only one surname, usually the father's.

Surname Frequency*1 Percentage*1 Alternative countries*2
Rodriguez 240 2.3% Spanish American Mexican
González 205 2.0% Spanish Mexican American
García 158 1.5% Spanish Mexican American
Pérez 143 1.4% Spanish American Mexican
Hernandez 132 1.3% Mexican American Spanish
Martínez 127 1.2% Spanish American Mexican
Díaz 99 1.0% Spanish American Mexican
Fernández 96 0.9% Spanish Argentinean American
Sánchez 81 0.8% Spanish Mexican American
Lopez 67 0.7% Spanish American Mexican
  • *1 The Frequency and Percentage are based on 10.287 Cuban social media profiles.
  • *2 Alternative countries are countries where this surname also is used. They are sorted on popularity.

Cuban first names

In Cuba, parents typically pick a first name by considering a combination of cultural and personal factors. They may choose a name that has significance within their family or community, such as a name that is traditionally passed down through generations. They may also choose a name that has special meaning to them, such as a name that honors a loved one or a historical figure. Additionally, parents may consider the way the name sounds and whether it is easy to pronounce and spell. Ultimately, the decision is a personal one and based on the preferences and beliefs of the parents.

Popular Cuban male names

First name Frequency*1 Percentage*1 Alternative countries*2
Alejandro 161 2.4% Spanish Mexican Colombian
Carlos 114 1.7% Spanish Mexican American
Ernesto 93 1.4% Mexican American Spanish
Jorge 73 1.1% Spanish Mexican American
David 69 1.0% American British Spanish
Daniel 68 1.0% American British Spanish
José 64 1.0% Spanish Venezuelan American
Roberto 59 0.9% Italian Spanish Mexican
Pedro 59 0.9% Spanish Brazilian Portuguese
Luis 58 0.9% Mexican Spanish Venezuelan
  • *1 The Frequency and Percentage are based on 10.287 Cuban social media profiles from which 6.622 (64%) is male.
  • *2 Alternative countries are countries where this first name also is used. They are sorted on popularity.

Popular Cuban female names

First name Frequency*1 Percentage*1 Alternative countries*2
Claudia 46 1.3% Spanish American Italian
Laura 43 1.2% British American Spanish
Daniela 36 1.0% Colombian Mexican Italian
Maria 31 0.8% Spanish American Venezuelan
Amanda 30 0.8% American British Brazilian
Gabriela 29 0.8% Brazilian Venezuelan Mexican
Melissa 26 0.7% American British Canadian
Jennifer 21 0.6% American British Canadian
Dayana 19 0.5% Venezuelan Colombian Brazilian
Ana 19 0.5% Spanish Brazilian American
  • *1 The Frequency and Percentage are based on 10.287 Cuban social media profiles from which 3.665 (36%) is female.
  • *2 Alternative countries are countries where this first name also is used. They are sorted on popularity.