Our Finnish name database contains 4.426 Finnish surnames and 8.371 Finnish first names categorized by gender and frequency. After payment you can download the Finnish name database in CSV, SQL or JSON format. In Finland we received a name and gender database from the Finnish government and merged it with publicly available data sets. To create the Finnish name database we used 62.920 validated Finnish social media profiles. We have a detailed explanation of our methodology and illustrate our approach with several examples.
Popular Finnish surnames
This table show popular Finnish surnames. In Finland, surnames are passed down from the father to the children. Married women typically keep their maiden names, but can choose to adopt their husband's surname. It is also common for people to have double-barrelled names, combining their father's and mother's surnames. However, in recent years, there has been a push for greater gender equality in naming conventions, and some women are choosing to keep their maiden name even after marriage.
Surname | Percentage*1 | Alternative countries*2 |
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Korhonen | 0.3% | |
Nieminen | 0.3% | |
Virtanen | 0.3% | |
Mäkinen | 0.3% | |
Lehtinen | 0.3% | |
Laine | 0.3% | |
Koskinen | 0.3% | |
Mäkelä | 0.3% | |
Hämäläinen | 0.3% | |
Järvinen | 0.2% |
- *1 The Frequency and Percentage are based on 62.920 Finnish social media profiles.
- *2 Alternative countries are countries where this surname also is used. They are sorted on popularity.
Finnish first names
In Finland, parents typically choose a first name for their child by considering a combination of cultural and personal factors. They may look to traditional Finnish names, or names that have meaning or significance to their family. Additionally, they may also consider popular or trendy names that are currently in use. Ultimately, the decision of a first name is a personal choice for the parents and is often a reflection of their values and beliefs.
Popular Finnish male names
First name | Percentage*1 | Alternative countries*2 | |
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Mikko | 2.4% | ||
Antti | 2.1% | ||
Juha | 1.8% | ||
Timo | 1.6% | ||
Ville | 1.6% | ||
Janne | 1.6% | ||
Mika | 1.5% | ||
Jussi | 1.4% | ||
Jukka | 1.4% | ||
Sami | 1.3% |
- *1 The Frequency and Percentage are based on 62.920 Finnish social media profiles from which 37.774 (60%) is male.
- *2 Alternative countries are countries where this first name also is used. They are sorted on popularity.
Popular Finnish female names
First name | Percentage*1 | Alternative countries*2 | |
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Johanna | 1.6% | ||
Minna | 1.5% | ||
Laura | 1.5% | ||
Anna | 1.5% | ||
Hanna | 1.3% | ||
Tiina | 1.3% | ||
Kari | 1.3% | ||
Sanna | 1.2% | ||
Elina | 1.1% | ||
Anne | 1.1% |
- *1 The Frequency and Percentage are based on 62.920 Finnish social media profiles from which 25.146 (40%) is female.
- *2 Alternative countries are countries where this first name also is used. They are sorted on popularity.