Our Danish name database contains 3.745 Danish surnames and 131.474 Danish first names categorized by gender and frequency. After payment you can download the Danish name database in CSV, SQL or JSON format. In Denmark we received a name and gender database from the Danish government and merged it with publicly available data sets. To create the Danish name database we used 65.774 validated Danish social media profiles. We have a detailed explanation of our methodology and illustrate our approach with several examples.

Popular Danish surnames

This table show popular Danish surnames. In Denmark, the surname is passed down through the father's line. Children take on their father's surname, and women do not typically change their surname upon marriage. However, it is becoming more common for couples to hyphenate their surnames or for the wife to adopt her husband's surname. Additionally, individuals have the option to legally change their surname if they choose.

Surname Frequency*1 Percentage*1 Alternative countries*2
Nielsen 1.292 2.0% American Dutch British
Jensen 1.067 1.6% American British Norwegian
Hansen 1.007 1.5% American Norwegian German
Andersen 949 1.4% American Norwegian Dutch
Pedersen 766 1.2% American Norwegian Dutch
Christensen 741 1.1% American British Canadian
Rasmussen 642 1.0% American Norwegian Dutch
Larsen 642 1.0% American Norwegian British
Sørensen 569 0.9% Norwegian Dutch American
Jørgensen 450 0.7% Norwegian Dutch American
  • *1 The Frequency and Percentage are based on 65.774 Danish social media profiles.
  • *2 Alternative countries are countries where this surname also is used. They are sorted on popularity.

Danish first names

In Denmark, parents typically choose a first name for their child by considering a variety of factors. They may look at traditional Danish names, names that have been passed down in their family, or names that are popular among their friends and family. They may also consider the meaning or origin of the name, as well as how it sounds and how it will look with the surname. Ultimately, the decision is made based on personal preference and what the parents feel is the best fit for their child.

Popular Danish male names

First name Frequency*1 Percentage*1 Alternative countries*2
Thomas 1.158 2.6% American German British
Martin 972 2.2% British German American
Peter 957 2.2% British American Dutch
Morten 946 2.2% Norwegian Dutch German
Christian 941 2.2% American German British
Michael 932 2.1% American British German
Anders 817 1.9% Swedish Norwegian American
Jesper 796 1.8% Swedish Dutch American
Henrik 757 1.7% Swedish German Norwegian
Søren 754 1.7% German Swedish Belgian
  • *1 The Frequency and Percentage are based on 65.774 Danish social media profiles from which 43.712 (66%) is male.
  • *2 Alternative countries are countries where this first name also is used. They are sorted on popularity.

Popular Danish female names

First name Frequency*1 Percentage*1 Alternative countries*2
Mette 422 1.9% Dutch Norwegian British
Louise 373 1.7% British American Irish
Camilla 324 1.5% Italian Brazilian British
Maria 298 1.4% Spanish American Venezuelan
Pernille 283 1.3% Norwegian Dutch British
Anne 280 1.3% American British French
Rikke 277 1.3% Dutch Norwegian British
Charlotte 252 1.1% British American French
Line 247 1.1% Norwegian French Canadian
Christina 244 1.1% American British German
  • *1 The Frequency and Percentage are based on 65.774 Danish social media profiles from which 22.062 (34%) is female.
  • *2 Alternative countries are countries where this first name also is used. They are sorted on popularity.