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Polish baby naming trends

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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. ~~Biblical names like Magdalena are also seeing declines, and names such as Salomea and Euzebiusz remain extremely rare.~~

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