Our Paraguayan name database contains 1.808 Paraguayan surnames and 6.738 Paraguayan first names categorized by gender and frequency. After payment you can download the Paraguayan name database in CSV, SQL or JSON format. South America is not very well organised and only have a few open data initiatives. The list of names from countries like Paraguay have a reasonable quality but are limited. The Paraguayan names are validated using official governmental databases we received in other countries which contained Paraguayan names as well. To create the Paraguayan name database we used 62.019 validated Paraguayan social media profiles. We have a detailed explanation of our methodology and illustrate our approach with several examples.

Popular Paraguayan surnames

This table show popular Paraguayan surnames. In Paraguay, the surname typically follows the first name and is inherited from the father. Married women may choose to keep their maiden name or adopt their husband's surname. It is common for individuals to have multiple surnames, as they may also include their mother's surname in addition to their father's. These multiple surnames are used in formal settings such as legal documents and official records.

Surname Frequency*1 Percentage*1 Alternative countries*2
Gonzalez 1.559 2.5% Spanish Mexican American
Martinez 1.134 1.8% Spanish American Mexican
Benítez 1.040 1.7% Spanish Argentinean Mexican
López 791 1.3% Spanish American Mexican
Gomez 609 1.0% Spanish Colombian American
Ramirez 596 1.0% Mexican American Colombian
Fernández 593 1.0% Spanish Argentinean American
Giménez 579 0.9% Spanish Argentinean Venezuelan
Rodriguez 570 0.9% Spanish American Mexican
Rojas 547 0.9% Venezuelan Colombian Mexican
  • *1 The Frequency and Percentage are based on 62.019 Paraguayan social media profiles.
  • *2 Alternative countries are countries where this surname also is used. They are sorted on popularity.

Paraguayan first names

In Paraguay, parents typically choose a first name for their child based on cultural and religious traditions. Many parents choose a name that has significant meaning or is connected to their family history or religion. They may also consider the name's popularity and how it sounds with the child's surname. Ultimately, the decision is made by the parents and is a personal choice that reflects their values and beliefs.

Popular Paraguayan male names

First name Frequency*1 Percentage*1 Alternative countries*2
Jose 771 2.2% Spanish Venezuelan American
Carlos 745 2.1% Spanish Mexican American
Jorge 667 1.9% Spanish Mexican American
Diego 649 1.8% Spanish Brazilian Colombian
Rodrigo 586 1.6% Brazilian Mexican Chilean
Luis 525 1.5% Mexican Spanish Venezuelan
Juan 490 1.4% Spanish Colombian American
Fernando 490 1.4% Spanish Brazilian Mexican
Gustavo 481 1.3% Brazilian Argentinean Mexican
David 421 1.2% American British Spanish
  • *1 The Frequency and Percentage are based on 62.019 Paraguayan social media profiles from which 35.794 (58%) is male.
  • *2 Alternative countries are countries where this first name also is used. They are sorted on popularity.

Popular Paraguayan female names

First name Frequency*1 Percentage*1 Alternative countries*2
Andrea 388 1.5% Italian American Spanish
Belen 382 1.5% Spanish Argentinean Chilean
Liz 323 1.2% American British Mexican
Maria 253 1.0% Spanish American Venezuelan
Laura 244 0.9% British American Spanish
Ana 240 0.9% Spanish Brazilian American
Camila 230 0.9% Brazilian Colombian Argentinean
Rocio 229 0.9% Spanish Argentinean Mexican
Karen 227 0.9% American British Mexican
Diana 220 0.8% American Mexican Colombian
  • *1 The Frequency and Percentage are based on 62.019 Paraguayan social media profiles from which 26.225 (42%) is female.
  • *2 Alternative countries are countries where this first name also is used. They are sorted on popularity.