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 and use it freely in your projects. 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 | Percentage*1 | Alternative countries*2 |
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Sepp | 0.4% |
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Tamm | 0.3% |
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Kask | 0.3% |
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Smith | 0.3% |
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Saar | 0.2% |
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Miller | 0.2% |
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Mägi | 0.2% |
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Koppel | 0.2% |
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Pärn | 0.2% |
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Kangur | 0.2% |
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- *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
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Martin | 1.2% |
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Kristjan | 1.0% |
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Alex | 0.9% |
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Chris | 0.8% |
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Andres | 0.8% |
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Indrek | 0.7% |
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Aleksandr | 0.7% |
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Dmitri | 0.6% |
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Tanel | 0.6% |
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Siim | 0.6% |
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- *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 | Percentage*1 | Alternative countries*2 | |
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Anna | 1.1% |
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Kristina | 0.9% |
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Sarah | 0.8% |
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Laura | 0.8% |
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Kristi | 0.8% |
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Maria | 0.6% |
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Mari | 0.6% |
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Liisa | 0.6% |
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Irina | 0.6% |
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Diana | 0.6% |
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- *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.