Discover 7,400+ names from Sweden's official population register — from classic Scandinavian names like Erik and Astrid to modern favourites.
Top names among living Swedish citizens (primary first name)
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Start BrowsingSwedish names reflect the country's rich Scandinavian heritage — a blend of ancient Viking tradition, Norse mythology, and Christian influence. Sweden's naming culture produces some of the most recognizable and beloved names in the Nordic world.
Classic Swedish names have deep roots in Old Norse and Viking heritage. Names like Erik, Gustav, Sigrid, and Astrid carry centuries of Scandinavian history. Nature-inspired names are also a strong Swedish tradition — Bjorn (bear), Linnea (lime tree), and Saga (fairy tale) reflect the Swedish love of their natural landscape and storytelling traditions.
Sweden maintains a beloved tradition of "namnsdagar" (name days). Every day of the year is assigned specific Swedish names, and Swedes celebrate their name day as a secondary birthday. The Swedish name day calendar is maintained by the Swedish Academy and is deeply woven into Swedish culture and daily life.
Today's most popular Swedish names blend tradition with international appeal. William, Alexander, and Elias top the boys' charts alongside traditional Hugo and Axel. For girls, Julia, Emma, and Alice lead, with classic Scandinavian names like Ebba, Elsa, and Maja holding strong. Sweden's multicultural society also brings a wonderful diversity of names from around the world.
Our Swedish name data comes from Statistics Sweden (Statistiska centralbyran, SCB), the official Swedish government authority responsible for population statistics. The dataset covers 25 years of baby name registrations from 1998 to 2022, providing a comprehensive picture of Swedish naming trends.