Our Haitian name database contains 583 Haitian surnames and 3.417 Haitian first names categorized by gender and frequency. After payment you can download the Haitian name database in CSV, SQL or JSON format. The Haitian names are validated using official governmental databases we received in other countries which contained Haitian names as well. To create the Haitian name database we used 7.970 validated Haitian social media profiles. We have a detailed explanation of our methodology and illustrate our approach with several examples.

Popular Haitian surnames

This table show popular Haitian surnames. In Haiti, surnames often reflect the individual's lineage and family history. They may indicate a person's parentage, such as "Dupont" meaning "son of Dupont", or their place of origin, such as "Saint-Louis" indicating a person from the town of Saint Louis. These surnames are passed down through generations and are considered an important part of one's identity. In some cases, a person may also adopt a new surname after marriage to reflect their new family connections.

Surname Frequency*1 Percentage*1 Alternative countries*2
Pierre 129 1.6% French American Belgian
Joseph 116 1.5% American Nigerian Indian
Jean 78 1.0% American French Canadian
Haiti 67 0.8% American Canadian Dominican
Charles 56 0.7% American British Nigerian
Louis 54 0.7% American French British
Francois 45 0.6% French American Belgian
Michel 43 0.5% French American German
Paul 30 0.4% American Indian British
Stanley 27 0.3% American British Nigerian
  • *1 The Frequency and Percentage are based on 7.970 Haitian social media profiles.
  • *2 Alternative countries are countries where this surname also is used. They are sorted on popularity.

Haitian first names

In Haiti, parents often choose a first name for their child based on cultural and religious traditions. Many names have biblical or Catholic origins and may be chosen to honor a saint or a family member. Parents also often consider the meaning and significance of the name, as well as its pronunciation and how it sounds. The child's birth order may also play a role in the selection of their first name.

Popular Haitian male names

First name Frequency*1 Percentage*1 Alternative countries*2
Jean 91 1.5% American French Brazilian
Joseph 87 1.5% American British Nigerian
Pierre 86 1.5% French Belgian Canadian
Charles 52 0.9% American British French
Stanley 45 0.8% American Nigerian British
James 42 0.7% British American Australian
Francois 39 0.7% French Canadian Belgian
Emmanuel 38 0.6% Nigerian French Mexican
Michel 37 0.6% French Dutch Brazilian
David 37 0.6% American British Spanish
  • *1 The Frequency and Percentage are based on 7.970 Haitian social media profiles from which 5.898 (74%) is male.
  • *2 Alternative countries are countries where this first name also is used. They are sorted on popularity.

Popular Haitian female names

First name Frequency*1 Percentage*1 Alternative countries*2
Haiti 26 1.3% American Belgian Canadian
Ti 24 1.2% American French Brazilian
Stephanie 20 1.0% American British French
Vanessa 17 0.8% American Brazilian Spanish
Young 15 0.7% American Nigerian British
Valery 12 0.6% Russian American Colombian
Ruth 12 0.6% British American Spanish
Jessica 12 0.6% American British Brazilian
Lil 11 0.5% American British French
Jennifer 11 0.5% American British Canadian
  • *1 The Frequency and Percentage are based on 7.970 Haitian social media profiles from which 2.072 (26%) is female.
  • *2 Alternative countries are countries where this first name also is used. They are sorted on popularity.