Our Polish name database contains 11.136 Polish surnames and 54.564 Polish first names categorized by gender and frequency. After payment you can download the Polish name database in CSV, SQL or JSON format. In Poland we received a name and gender database from the Polish government and merged it with publicly available data sets. To create the Polish name database we used 167.424 validated Polish social media profiles. We have a detailed explanation of our methodology and illustrate our approach with several examples.

Popular Polish surnames

This table show popular Polish surnames. In Poland, surnames typically indicate the father's first name or occupation. For example, the surname "Kowalski" indicates that the person's father's first name is Kowal, meaning "blacksmith." Additionally, many Polish surnames have different forms for men and women, with the female form typically ending in "-ska." For example, a man with the surname "Kowalski" would have a wife with the surname "Kowalska." The use of surnames in Poland is also heavily influenced by the Catholic Church, which began recording surnames in the 18th century.

Surname Frequency*1 Percentage*1 Alternative countries*2
Nowak 964 0.6% American German Czech
Kowalski 495 0.3% American German Czech
Wójcik 440 0.3% American Czech British
Kowalczyk 401 0.2% American Czech British
Wiśniewski 318 0.2% American Czech British
Mazur 288 0.2% American British Ukrainian
Kaczmarek 285 0.2% American Czech German
Lewandowski 281 0.2% American German Czech
Krawczyk 244 0.1% American Czech British
Kowalska 227 0.1% Czech American British
  • *1 The Frequency and Percentage are based on 167.424 Polish social media profiles.
  • *2 Alternative countries are countries where this surname also is used. They are sorted on popularity.

Polish first names

In Poland, parents typically choose a first name for their child based on a combination of personal preference, family tradition, and cultural norms. Many parents choose names that have a strong connection to their Catholic faith, while others may opt for more modern or unique names. Often, parents will also consider the name's meaning, as well as its potential impact on the child's future. Additionally, parents may consult with family members or friends for input and suggestions on the naming process.

Popular Polish male names

First name Frequency*1 Percentage*1 Alternative countries*2
Michał 4.802 4.0% Czech German Dutch
Michal 4.802 4.0% Czech Slovak American
Piotr 4.092 3.4% Czech American British
Marcin 3.790 3.2% Czech American British
Paweł 3.697 3.1% Czech German Dutch
Pawel 3.697 3.1% Czech American British
Mateusz 3.406 2.8% Czech American German
łukasz 3.236 2.7% Czech German Mahoran
Lukasz 3.236 2.7% Czech American British
Tomasz 3.046 2.5% Czech American British
  • *1 The Frequency and Percentage are based on 167.424 Polish social media profiles from which 119.788 (72%) is male.
  • *2 Alternative countries are countries where this first name also is used. They are sorted on popularity.

Popular Polish female names

First name Frequency*1 Percentage*1 Alternative countries*2
Karolína 1.582 3.3% Czech British American
Marta 1.352 2.8% Spanish Italian American
Natalia 1.348 2.8% Spanish Brazilian Colombian
Agnieszka 1.304 2.7% Czech British American
Monika 1.211 2.5% German American British
Katarzyna 1.202 2.5% Czech American British
Paulína 1.141 2.4% Mexican Chilean American
Aleksandra 1.120 2.4% Serbian American British
Joanna 1.107 2.3% British American Canadian
Magdalena 1.070 2.2% American British Czech
  • *1 The Frequency and Percentage are based on 167.424 Polish social media profiles from which 47.636 (28%) is female.
  • *2 Alternative countries are countries where this first name also is used. They are sorted on popularity.