Our Nicaraguan name database contains 1.673 Nicaraguan surnames and 5.981 Nicaraguan first names categorized by gender and frequency. After payment you can download the Nicaraguan name database in CSV, SQL or JSON format. The Nicaraguan names are validated using official governmental databases we received in other countries which contained Nicaraguan names as well. To create the Nicaraguan name database we used 36.592 validated Nicaraguan social media profiles. We have a detailed explanation of our methodology and illustrate our approach with several examples.

Popular Nicaraguan surnames

This table show popular Nicaraguan surnames. In Nicaragua, the surname typically follows the pattern of a father's surname followed by a mother's surname. For example, if a person's father's surname is Rodriguez and their mother's surname is Ortiz, their surname would be Rodriguez Ortiz. It is common for children to take on both of their parents' surnames, but it is not mandatory. Some families may choose to use only one surname or a different variation of their parents' surnames.

Surname Frequency*1 Percentage*1 Alternative countries*2
García 892 2.4% Spanish Mexican American
López 801 2.2% Spanish American Mexican
Rodríguez 754 2.1% Spanish American Mexican
Martínez 698 1.9% Spanish American Mexican
González 632 1.7% Spanish Mexican American
Sanchez 542 1.5% Spanish Mexican American
Fernández 487 1.3% Spanish Argentinean American
Pérez 451 1.2% Spanish American Mexican
Hernández 417 1.1% Mexican American Spanish
Ruiz 319 0.9% Spanish Mexican American
  • *1 The Frequency and Percentage are based on 36.592 Nicaraguan social media profiles.
  • *2 Alternative countries are countries where this surname also is used. They are sorted on popularity.

Nicaraguan first names

In Nicaragua, parents typically pick a first name based on cultural and religious traditions. They often choose names that have special meaning or significance, such as names of saints or biblical figures. Family members and friends may also be consulted for suggestions and opinions on potential names. Ultimately, the decision is made by the parents and is often a reflection of their personal beliefs and values.

Popular Nicaraguan male names

First name Frequency*1 Percentage*1 Alternative countries*2
Carlos 553 2.5% Spanish Mexican American
Jose 514 2.3% Spanish Venezuelan American
Antonio 433 2.0% Spanish Italian American
Luis 365 1.6% Mexican Spanish Venezuelan
David 361 1.6% American British Spanish
Jorge 309 1.4% Spanish Mexican American
Alejandro 305 1.4% Spanish Mexican Colombian
Javier 304 1.4% Spanish Mexican Colombian
Juan 285 1.3% Spanish Colombian American
Francisco 284 1.3% Spanish Mexican Venezuelan
  • *1 The Frequency and Percentage are based on 36.592 Nicaraguan social media profiles from which 22.204 (61%) is male.
  • *2 Alternative countries are countries where this first name also is used. They are sorted on popularity.

Popular Nicaraguan female names

First name Frequency*1 Percentage*1 Alternative countries*2
María 411 2.9% Spanish American Venezuelan
Ana 330 2.3% Spanish Brazilian American
Laura 268 1.9% British American Spanish
Cristina 226 1.6% Spanish Italian American
Carmen 218 1.5% Spanish American Venezuelan
Andrea 189 1.3% Italian American Spanish
Marta 167 1.2% Spanish Polish Italian
Elena 136 0.9% Spanish Italian American
Alba 136 0.9% Spanish American Mexican
Patricia 131 0.9% Spanish American Brazilian
  • *1 The Frequency and Percentage are based on 36.592 Nicaraguan social media profiles from which 14.388 (39%) is female.
  • *2 Alternative countries are countries where this first name also is used. They are sorted on popularity.