Poland: Declining popularity of traditional female names

Recent data from the PESEL register in Poland indicates a significant decline in the use of several traditional female names among newborns in 2026.

Historically popular names such as Krystyna, which is carried by approximately 383,000 women in Poland, are now rarely chosen by modern parents. In the first half of 2026, only 47 girls were given the name. Similarly, the name Kazimiera, which has deep Slavic roots and historical connections to Polish royalty, saw no new registrations in the first half of the year, despite being held by over 49,000 women.

Other traditional names like Śnieżana remain extremely rare, with only 16 women in Poland currently bearing the name and no new instances recorded for several decades.