Our Macedonian name database contains 830 Macedonian surnames and 2.971 Macedonian first names categorized by gender and frequency. After payment you can download the Macedonian name database in CSV, SQL or JSON format. The Macedonian names are validated using official governmental databases we received in other countries which contained Macedonian names as well. To create the Macedonian name database we used 10.179 validated Macedonian social media profiles. We have a detailed explanation of our methodology and illustrate our approach with several examples.

Popular Macedonian surnames

This table show popular Macedonian surnames. In Macedonia, the surname is passed down from the father to the children. The surname is usually a combination of the father's first name and the suffix "-ovski" or "-ski" for males and "-ova" or "-a" for females. For example, if the father's name is Petar, the son's surname would be Petrovski and the daughter's surname would be Petrova. In some cases, people may also choose to adopt their mother's surname instead.

Surname Frequency*1 Percentage*1 Alternative countries*2
Nikolovski 73 0.7% Australian Serbian American
Jovanovski 50 0.5% American Australian Serbian
Stojanovski 48 0.5% Serbian Australian Canadian
Petrovski 48 0.5% Australian German American
Jovanovska 47 0.5% Italian British American
Trajkovski 44 0.4% Serbian Spanish American
Stojanovska 41 0.4% Australian British Swiss
Ivanovski 39 0.4% Australian American Austrian
Osmani 38 0.4% Kosovar Afghan Albanian
Nikolovska 38 0.4% American British French
  • *1 The Frequency and Percentage are based on 10.179 Macedonian social media profiles.
  • *2 Alternative countries are countries where this surname also is used. They are sorted on popularity.

Macedonian first names

In Macedonia, parents typically choose a first name for their child based on tradition and family history. Many families will name their child after a grandparent or other family member as a way to honor them and keep the family name alive. Additionally, many Macedonian parents will choose a name that has a specific meaning or significance to them, such as a name that represents strength or beauty. Religion also plays a role in the naming process, with many parents choosing names from the Christian or Muslim faith. Ultimately, the decision is made by the parents and is a personal choice that reflects their values and beliefs.

Popular Macedonian male names

First name Frequency*1 Percentage*1 Alternative countries*2
Aleksandar 173 2.6% Serbian Italian Bosnian, Herzegovinian
Nikola 145 2.2% Serbian Czech Croatian
Goran 119 1.8% Serbian Swedish Croatian
Dejan 115 1.7% Serbian Slovene Bosnian, Herzegovinian
Martin 111 1.7% British German American
Igor 110 1.7% Brazilian American Serbian
Zoran 99 1.5% Serbian Croatian Italian
Darko 98 1.5% Serbian Croatian Bosnian, Herzegovinian
Filip 96 1.5% Polish Czech Swedish
Stefan 95 1.4% German Dutch American
  • *1 The Frequency and Percentage are based on 10.179 Macedonian social media profiles from which 6.584 (65%) is male.
  • *2 Alternative countries are countries where this first name also is used. They are sorted on popularity.

Popular Macedonian female names

First name Frequency*1 Percentage*1 Alternative countries*2
Marija 113 3.1% Serbian Croatian Italian
Elena 95 2.6% Spanish Italian American
Ivana 88 2.4% Serbian Croatian Argentinean
Ana 82 2.3% Spanish Brazilian American
Maja 62 1.7% Serbian Polish Croatian
Biljana 59 1.6% Serbian American Italian
Katerina 58 1.6% Czech Greek American
Aleksandra 57 1.6% Polish Serbian American
Marjan 49 1.4% Dutch Serbian Slovene
Kristina 42 1.2% American British German
  • *1 The Frequency and Percentage are based on 10.179 Macedonian social media profiles from which 3.595 (35%) is female.
  • *2 Alternative countries are countries where this first name also is used. They are sorted on popularity.