Our Czech name database contains 6.331 Czech surnames and 10.340 Czech first names categorized by gender and frequency. After payment you can download the Czech name database in CSV, SQL or JSON format and use it freely in your projects. In Czech Republic we received a name and gender database from the Czech government and merged it with publicly available data sets. To create the Czech name database we used 89.736 validated Czech social media profiles. We have a detailed explanation of our methodology and illustrate our approach with several examples.
Popular Czech surnames
This table show popular Czech surnames. In the Czech Republic, surnames typically follow a set pattern of the father's first name followed by "ová" or "ů" for women and men respectively. For example, if a woman's father's name is Jan, her surname would be "Janová". Additionally, some people may also have a surname that reflects their occupation or origin. These names may be changed or modified over time, depending on the individual's preference or legal requirements.
Surname | Percentage*1 | Alternative countries*2 |
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Novák | 0.3% |
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Svoboda | 0.2% |
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Dvorak | 0.2% |
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Cerny | 0.2% |
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Novotný | 0.2% |
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Procházka | 0.1% |
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Horák | 0.1% |
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Nowak | 0.1% |
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Nováková | 0.1% |
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Marek | 0.1% |
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- *1 The Frequency and Percentage are based on 89.736 Czech social media profiles.
- *2 Alternative countries are countries where this surname also is used. They are sorted on popularity.
Czech first names
In the Czech Republic, parents typically choose a first name for their child based on traditional Czech names, family traditions, and personal preferences. They may also consider the popularity and meaning of the name. Many parents also seek the approval of grandparents and other family members before making a final decision. Some may even consult with a naming expert or consult books and websites dedicated to Czech names.
Popular Czech male names
First name | Percentage*1 | Alternative countries*2 | |
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Jan | 4.4% |
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Martin | 3.9% |
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Michał | 3.9% |
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Michal | 3.9% |
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Petr | 3.6% |
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Tomáš | 3.6% |
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Jakub | 3.0% |
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Jiří | 2.3% |
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Lukáš | 2.1% |
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David | 2.1% |
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- *1 The Frequency and Percentage are based on 89.736 Czech social media profiles from which 62.960 (70%) is male.
- *2 Alternative countries are countries where this first name also is used. They are sorted on popularity.
Popular Czech female names
First name | Percentage*1 | Alternative countries*2 | |
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Anna | 2.4% |
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Tereza | 2.1% |
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Kateřina | 2.0% |
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Lucie | 1.9% |
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Jana | 1.8% |
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Karolína | 1.7% |
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Veronika | 1.7% |
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Petra | 1.6% |
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Michaela | 1.5% |
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Lenka | 1.3% |
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- *1 The Frequency and Percentage are based on 89.736 Czech social media profiles from which 26.776 (30%) is female.
- *2 Alternative countries are countries where this first name also is used. They are sorted on popularity.