Our Estonian name database contains 298 Estonian surnames and 2.648 Estonian first names categorized by gender and frequency. After payment you can download the Estonian name database in CSV, SQL or JSON format. The Estonian names are validated using official governmental databases we received in other countries which contained Estonian names as well. To create the Estonian name database we used 6.215 validated Estonian social media profiles. We have a detailed explanation of our methodology and illustrate our approach with several examples.

Popular Estonian surnames

This table show popular Estonian surnames. In Estonia, the surname is passed down from the father to the children. Children take their father's surname and do not change it upon marriage. However, women can choose to keep or change their surname after marriage. In some cases, individuals may also choose to adopt a new surname for personal or professional reasons.

Surname Frequency*1 Percentage*1 Alternative countries*2
Sepp 23 0.4% German Dutch American
Tamm 21 0.3% American German Swedish
Kask 20 0.3% American Swedish Finnish
Smith 16 0.3% American British Canadian
Saar 14 0.2% American German Brazilian
Miller 13 0.2% American British Canadian
Mägi 13 0.2% Italian American Argentinean
Koppel 12 0.2% American British Swiss
Pärn 11 0.2% Australian British Thai
Kangur 11 0.2% Turkish Swedish British
  • *1 The Frequency and Percentage are based on 6.215 Estonian social media profiles.
  • *2 Alternative countries are countries where this surname also is used. They are sorted on popularity.

Estonian first names

In Estonia, parents typically pick a first name for their child by considering traditional Estonian names, family names, and personal preferences. Many parents also consult a name book or consult with friends and family for suggestions. Some parents may also consider the meaning and origin of the name before making a final decision. Ultimately, the final decision is up to the parents and is often based on personal preference and cultural significance.

Popular Estonian male names

First name Frequency*1 Percentage*1 Alternative countries*2
Martin 48 1.2% British German American
Kristjan 39 1.0% Icelander Slovene American
Alex 34 0.9% American British Spanish
Chris 33 0.8% American British Canadian
Andres 31 0.8% Colombian Spanish Mexican
Indrek 29 0.7% Burkinabe Venezuelan Spanish
Aleksandr 28 0.7% German Belgian American
Dmitri 25 0.6% American Dutch Canadian
Tanel 24 0.6% British Turkish American
Siim 24 0.6% British Australian American
  • *1 The Frequency and Percentage are based on 6.215 Estonian social media profiles from which 3.963 (64%) is male.
  • *2 Alternative countries are countries where this first name also is used. They are sorted on popularity.

Popular Estonian female names

First name Frequency*1 Percentage*1 Alternative countries*2
Anna 25 1.1% American British Spanish
Kristina 20 0.9% American British German
Sarah 18 0.8% British American Canadian
Laura 18 0.8% British American Spanish
Kristi 18 0.8% American British Canadian
Maria 13 0.6% Spanish American Venezuelan
Mari 13 0.6% Spanish Brazilian American
Liisa 13 0.6% Finnish American Canadian
Irina 13 0.6% American Belarusian Romanian
Diana 13 0.6% American Mexican Colombian
  • *1 The Frequency and Percentage are based on 6.215 Estonian social media profiles from which 2.252 (36%) is female.
  • *2 Alternative countries are countries where this first name also is used. They are sorted on popularity.