Our Singaporean name database contains 6.150 Singaporean surnames and 13.264 Singaporean first names categorized by gender and frequency. After payment you can download the Singaporean name database in CSV, SQL or JSON format. Asia is not very well organised and only have a few open data initiatives. The list of names from countries like Singapore have a reasonable quality but are limited. The Singaporean names are validated using official governmental databases we received in other countries which contained Singaporean names as well. To create the Singaporean name database we used 102.768 validated Singaporean social media profiles. We have a detailed explanation of our methodology and illustrate our approach with several examples.

Popular Singaporean surnames

This table show popular Singaporean surnames. In Singapore, surnames are often based on a person's ethnicity or heritage. Chinese individuals typically have a surname that reflects their Chinese heritage, such as Lee, Tan, or Lim. Indian and Malay individuals also have surnames that reflect their ethnic background, such as Patel or bin Abdul. In addition, many Singaporeans also have Western-style surnames, such as Smith or Jones, due to the country's colonial history. Overall, surnames in Singapore are diverse and reflect the multicultural society.

Surname Frequency*1 Percentage*1 Alternative countries*2
Tan 1.048 1.0% Turkish Malaysian American
Smith 962 0.9% American British Canadian
Lim 711 0.7% American Malaysian Filipino
Jones 611 0.6% American British Canadian
Lee 607 0.6% American British South Korean
Taylor 459 0.4% American British Canadian
Williams 454 0.4% American British Canadian
Brown 442 0.4% American British Canadian
Ng 398 0.4% American Hong Konger Malaysian
Wong 370 0.4% American Hong Konger Canadian
  • *1 The Frequency and Percentage are based on 102.768 Singaporean social media profiles.
  • *2 Alternative countries are countries where this surname also is used. They are sorted on popularity.

Singaporean first names

In Singapore, parents often pick a first name for their child by considering a combination of cultural and personal preferences. Chinese parents tend to choose a name that carries a positive meaning and is easy to pronounce, while Malay parents often choose a name that has Islamic or Arabic origins. Some parents also choose names that are popular or trendy, or that honor a family member or friend. Ultimately, the decision is made based on what the parents feel is the best fit for their child.

Popular Singaporean male names

First name Frequency*1 Percentage*1 Alternative countries*2
Paul 1.104 1.8% British American Dutch
David 1.104 1.8% American British Spanish
Chris 1.015 1.7% American British Canadian
James 979 1.6% British American Australian
Mark 963 1.6% American British Dutch
John 885 1.5% American British Canadian
Andrew 717 1.2% American British Canadian
Michael 710 1.2% American British German
Ben 622 1.0% British American Australian
Sam 614 1.0% British American Australian
  • *1 The Frequency and Percentage are based on 102.768 Singaporean social media profiles from which 60.298 (59%) is male.
  • *2 Alternative countries are countries where this first name also is used. They are sorted on popularity.

Popular Singaporean female names

First name Frequency*1 Percentage*1 Alternative countries*2
Sarah 840 2.0% British American Canadian
Emma 620 1.5% British American Irish
Laura 464 1.1% British American Spanish
Claire 449 1.1% British American French
Rachel 443 1.0% American British Canadian
Helen 420 1.0% British American Australian
Hannah 372 0.9% British American Jamaican
Lisa 370 0.9% American British Canadian
Rebecca 340 0.8% British American Canadian
Lucy 333 0.8% British American Jamaican
  • *1 The Frequency and Percentage are based on 102.768 Singaporean social media profiles from which 42.470 (41%) is female.
  • *2 Alternative countries are countries where this first name also is used. They are sorted on popularity.