Our Indonesian name database contains 11.979 Indonesian surnames and 29.015 Indonesian first names categorized by gender and frequency. After payment you can download the Indonesian name database in CSV, SQL or JSON format and use it freely in your projects. Asia is not very well organised and only have a few open data initiatives. The list of names from countries like Indonesia have a reasonable quality but are limited. The Indonesian names are validated using official governmental databases we received in other countries which contained Indonesian names as well. To create the Indonesian name database we used 270.474 validated Indonesian social media profiles. We have a detailed explanation of our methodology and illustrate our approach with several examples.

Popular Indonesian surnames

This table show popular Indonesian surnames. In Indonesia, surnames are not as commonly used as first names. Most people go by their first name, rather than their surname. However, when a surname is used, it is typically passed down from the father to the children. In some cases, a married woman may choose to take on her husband's surname, but this is not a strict tradition and varies among individuals and families.

Surname Frequency*1 Percentage*1 Alternative countries*2
Setiawan 2.474 0.9% American Australian Filipino
Saputra 2.462 0.9% American Malaysian Japanese
Kurniawan 2.274 0.8% American Indian British
Pratama 2.076 0.8% American British Australian
Maulana 1.718 0.6% American British Spanish
Putri 1.550 0.6% American British South Korean
Hidayat 1.494 0.6% American Malaysian Pakistani
Putra 1.482 0.5% Malaysian American Indian
Wijaya 1.441 0.5% American Australian Singaporean
Ramadhan 1.192 0.4% Tanzanian American Kenyan
  • *1 The Frequency and Percentage are based on 270.474 Indonesian social media profiles.
  • *2 Alternative countries are countries where this surname also is used. They are sorted on popularity.

Indonesian first names

In Indonesia, parents typically choose a first name for their child based on cultural and religious traditions. They may consult with family members or religious leaders for guidance and inspiration. Some parents may also choose a name with a special meaning or that is popular among their social circle. Ultimately, the decision is made with the intention of choosing a name that will bring good luck and blessings to the child.

Popular Indonesian male names

First name Frequency*1 Percentage*1 Alternative countries*2
Muhammad 4.944 3.3% Pakistani Malaysian Nigerian
Ahmad 1.832 1.2% Pakistani Egyptian Jordanian
Agus 1.386 0.9% Argentinean Spanish Uruguayan
Rizky 1.157 0.8% American British Indian
Andi 1.067 0.7% American German British
Mas 1.061 0.7% Spanish French American
Agung 996 0.7% American Filipino Indian
Muhamad 954 0.6% Malaysian Iraqi Egyptian
Adi 937 0.6% American Romanian British
Ade 871 0.6% British Nigerian American
  • *1 The Frequency and Percentage are based on 270.474 Indonesian social media profiles from which 151.731 (56%) is male.
  • *2 Alternative countries are countries where this first name also is used. They are sorted on popularity.

Popular Indonesian female names

First name Frequency*1 Percentage*1 Alternative countries*2
Putri 1.152 1.0% American Malaysian Indian
Indra 1.057 0.9% Indian American Nepalese
Wahyu 982 0.8% American Malaysian Filipino
Dewi 945 0.8% British Dutch American
Dwi 943 0.8% American British South Korean
Nur 896 0.8% Turkish Malaysian Bangladeshi
Ayu 866 0.7% Malaysian American Dutch
Fajar 704 0.6% American Pakistani British
Eka 668 0.6% American Georgian Spanish
Indah 646 0.5% American South Korean British
  • *1 The Frequency and Percentage are based on 270.474 Indonesian social media profiles from which 118.743 (44%) is female.
  • *2 Alternative countries are countries where this first name also is used. They are sorted on popularity.