Trends in Polish naming traditions and historical name meanings

Recent trends in Poland show a growing interest in traditional names. The name Felicja, which means “happy” or “joyful” in Latin, has seen a significant rise in popularity, being chosen 50 times more often than in 2000. In 2025, a record 384 girls were given the name.

In contrast, other traditional names like Salomea and Euzebiusz, the parents of poet Juliusz Słowacki, remain rare. Salomea, of Semitic origin meaning “peace,” was given to only four girls in 2024, while Euzebiusz, a Greek name meaning “pious,” was used only twice. These names reflect a historical lineage in Poland dating back to the Middle Ages.