Names in Bulgaria in 2017 (preliminary data)

Names in Bulgaria in 2017 (preliminary data)

The most preferred names for new-born boys in 2017 are Aleksandar, Georgi and Martin, and for new-born girls - Viktoria, Maria and Nikol.

The largest number of Bulgarians celebrate a name day on Tsvetnitsa (Palm Day), Ivanovden (The day of St. Ioan) and Arhangelovden (Michaelmas day).

The leading names by regions for men are Georgi, Ivan and Dimitar, and for women - Maria, Ivanka and Elena.

Detailed data can be found on the website of NSI at
Population (Demography, Migration and Projections)