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Polish baby naming trends

Overview

Naming trends in Poland are undergoing a shift as parents move away from names associated with the mid-20th century in favor of classical, historical, nature-inspired, or unique options. Data from the PESEL register indicates that while certain names like Anna remain highly prominent, their frequency among newborns has declined. Names popular during the PRL era, such as Jolanta and Beata, have seen significant drops. For example, while approximately 278,457 women hold the name Beata, only 27 girls were given the name in 2025. There is a notable resurgence of names with ancient or traditional roots. Julian has seen a significant comeback, rising 61 positions over 25 years to rank 20th among boys in 2025. Other rising names include Liwia, Ida, Ignacy, Leon, Antonina, Franciszek, Maria, and Felicja, the latter of which was chosen 50 times more often in 2025 than in 2000. Additionally, some parents are seeking rare, original identities, utilizing names like Kalina, Dziewanna, Bibianna, Teodolinda, Izasław, Modest, and Odyseusz. Recent data from the Ministry of Digital Affairs highlights the rising popularity of the name Zoja, which reached a record 609 registrations in 2025. This marks a 14 percent increase from 2024 and a 50 percent increase compared to 2023. Despite this growth, Zoja remains distinct from the most common names, such as Zofia, Zuzanna, and Maja, which led the 2025 rankings. Conversely, many traditional names are fading. Genowefa is increasingly associated with older generations, with no girls recorded receiving it as a first name in 2025. Other declining names include Krystyna, which saw only 47 new registrations in the first half of 2026, and Kazimiera, which had no new registrations in the same period.

Entities

Poland · Ministry of Digital Affairs · Juliusz Słowacki

Timeline

  1. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Trends in Polish baby naming show rising popularity for Zoja

    New statistics from Poland show the name Zoja reaching record popularity with 609 registrations in 2025, while rare names like Wiosna remain held by only 11 people.

  2. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Trends in Polish naming traditions and historical name meanings

    Traditional names like Felicja are seeing a resurgence in Poland, while historical names such as Salomea and Euzebiusz remain rare.

  3. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Poland sees shifting trends in traditional name popularity

    Data from Poland's PESEL register shows a resurgence of the name Julian, while the traditional name Genowefa continues to decline in popularity among new generations.

  4. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Poland: Declining popularity of traditional female names

    Data from Poland shows a sharp decline in the popularity of traditional female names like Krystyna and Kazimiera among newborns in 2026.

  5. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Poland naming trends show decline in traditional names

    Naming trends in Poland show a decline in traditional biblical names like Magdalena, as parents increasingly choose rare, unique, or culturally inspired names for their children.

  6. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Poland sees shifting trends in baby naming preferences

    Naming trends in Poland are evolving as parents shift from common 20th-century names like Beata toward classical, nature-inspired, and traditional names such as Liwia, Ida, and Leon.

  7. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Polish naming trends: Anna remains most popular while others decline

    Analysis of Polish naming trends reveals Anna as the most widespread female name with over 1 million bearers, while names like Jolanta have declined due to strong generational associations.

Sources

dziennik.pl · edziecko.pl · fakt.pl · kobieta.wp.pl · mamotoja.pl · rodzice.pl

This summary has been updated 5 times: see revision history