2024’s Top Baby Names in Bulgaria: Georgi and Victoria Lead the Pack
In a trend that has been ongoing for years, the National Statistical Institute (NSI) has revealed that Georgi and Victoria are the most popular names for newborns in 2024. Here’s a rundown of the top names for both boys and girls, and a look at the most prevalent names among Bulgaria’s adult population.
Boys:
The top three names for newborn boys this year are:
For adults, the most common names remain:
- Georgi (141,000)
- Ivan (128,000)
- Dimităr (103,000)
- Nikolay (87,000)
- Petăr (61,000)
- Aleksandr (58,000)
Girls:
The leading names for newborn girls are:
- Victoria
- Mariya
- Sofiya
Next in line are Nikol and Raya.
Among adult women, the most popular names are:
- Mariya (101,000)
- Ivanka (47,000)
- Elena (47,000)
- Yordanka (32,000)
Other popular names among women include Daniela, Petya, Desislava, Rositsa, and Gergana.
Most Popular Names by Month:
January sees the largest number of people celebrating their namedays, with over 733,000 Bulgarians marking their special days, including those named Vasil, Yordan, Ivan, Anton, and Atanas. The month also sees a nameday for Tatyana on January 12. The greatest number of nameday celebrations happens during the Easter season, with around 340,000 people celebrating.