Our Russian name database contains 26.965 Russian surnames and 39.411 Russian first names categorized by gender and frequency. After payment you can download the Russian name database in CSV, SQL or JSON format and use it freely in your projects. In Russia we received a name and gender database from the Russian government and merged it with publicly available data sets. To create the Russian name database we used 689.261 validated Russian social media profiles. We have a detailed explanation of our methodology and illustrate our approach with several examples.
Popular Russian surnames
This table show popular Russian surnames. In Russia, the surname is passed down through the family and typically follows a patronymic naming system, where the father's first name is used as the basis for the child's surname. For example, if a man named Ivan has a son, the son's surname would be Ivanov, which means "son of Ivan." Women also adopt this system, with the addition of a feminine ending, such as Ivanova for a daughter of Ivan. However, in recent years, some people have chosen to use their mother's maiden name as their surname.
| Surname | Percentage*1 | Alternative countries*2 |
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| иванов | 0.3% |
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| иванова | 0.2% |
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| смирнова | 0.2% |
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| петров | 0.1% |
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| смирнов | 0.1% |
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| кузнецова | 0.1% |
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| кузнецов | 0.1% |
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| васильева | 0.1% |
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| петрова | 0.1% |
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| попов | 0.1% |
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- *1 The Frequency and Percentage are based on 689.261 Russian social media profiles.
- *2 Alternative countries are countries where this surname also is used. They are sorted on popularity.
Russian first names
In Russia, parents typically pick a first name for their child based on a combination of personal preference, family tradition, and cultural or religious significance. They may choose a name that is popular or has historical meaning, or one that has been passed down through generations in their family. Some parents may also consult with a priest or spiritual advisor to determine a suitable name for their child. Ultimately, the decision is a personal one and reflects the hopes and aspirations of the parents for their child's future.
Popular Russian male names
| First name | Percentage*1 | Alternative countries*2 | |
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| александръ | 3.3% | ||
| александр | 3.3% |
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| серьгей | 2.6% | ||
| сергейъ | 2.6% | ||
| сергей | 2.6% |
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| сeргей | 2.6% | ||
| андрей | 2.1% |
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| алексей | 2.1% |
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| дмиьтрий | 1.9% | ||
| дмитьрий | 1.9% |
- *1 The Frequency and Percentage are based on 689.261 Russian social media profiles from which 338.264 (49%) is male.
- *2 Alternative countries are countries where this first name also is used. They are sorted on popularity.
Popular Russian female names
| First name | Percentage*1 | Alternative countries*2 | |
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| элена | 2.2% | ||
| еленаъ | 2.2% | ||
| елена | 2.2% |
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| оьлга | 1.9% | ||
| ольга | 1.9% |
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| олга | 1.9% | ||
| анна | 1.8% |
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| ъирина | 1.7% | ||
| ирина | 1.7% |
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| анастасия | 1.5% |
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- *1 The Frequency and Percentage are based on 689.261 Russian social media profiles from which 350.997 (51%) is female.
- *2 Alternative countries are countries where this first name also is used. They are sorted on popularity.