🇵🇱 Poland
10,000
Total names
5,000
Male names
5,000
Female names
Naming Rules
Maximum two first names
Polish law permits a maximum of two first names for a child.
Must not be offensive or indecent
Names that are considered offensive, ridiculous, or indecent will be refused by the registrar.
Diminutives not allowed
Short forms and nicknames (e.g., Kasia instead of Katarzyna) cannot be registered as official names.
Name should indicate gender
Names must correspond to the child's sex.
Foreign names accepted
Names of foreign origin are permitted as long as they meet the other criteria.
Legal basis: Prawo o aktach stanu cywilnego (Law on Civil Status Records), Act of 28 November 2014.
Authority: Urzad Stanu Cywilnego (Civil Registry Office)
Popular Names in Poland
Top 15 Boy Names
1.Antoni
2.Jan
3.Aleksander
4.Franciszek
5.Jakub
6.Stanislaw
7.Szymon
8.Filip
9.Mikolaj
10.Leon
11.Wojciech
12.Adam
13.Kacper
14.Marcel
15.Wiktor
Top 15 Girl Names
1.Zuzanna
2.Julia
3.Maja
4.Zofia
5.Hanna
6.Lena
7.Alicja
8.Maria
9.Amelia
10.Oliwia
11.Laura
12.Emilia
13.Pola
14.Liliana
15.Natalia
Registering a baby name in Poland
Deadline
21 days after birth
Processing
1-14 days
Fee
Free
Appeal to
Wojewoda (Voivode)
Poland allows up to two first names. Catholic confirmation names are traditionally chosen separately and are not recorded in the civil register — worth noting for families balancing religious and civil naming.
Traditional Polish names
Poland's Council of the Polish Language (Rada Języka Polskiego) publishes official guidelines for first names. Names must clearly indicate sex, follow Polish spelling, and not be humiliating. Most traditional Slavic and Catholic saint names are always accepted.
Examples of names refused or restricted
While Poland accepts most well-known names, the Urząd Stanu Cywilnego (USC) has refused or restricted the following types:
- Diminutives (e.g. Kuba for Jakub) — must be the full form on the birth certificate
- Non-Polish letters — names must use the Polish alphabet
Frequently asked questions
How long do I have to register a baby name in Poland?
Parents must declare the name at the Urząd Stanu Cywilnego (USC) within 21 days after birth. Processing typically takes 1-14 days. The standard fee is Free.
What names are rejected in Poland?
Refusals are rare but not unknown. Examples include: Diminutives (e.g. Kuba for Jakub) (must be the full form on the birth certificate); Non-Polish letters (names must use the Polish alphabet). The core principle is that no name may harm or humiliate the child.
Can foreign parents use a non-Polish name?
Yes. Foreign-origin names are generally accepted in Poland, provided they can be written in the local alphabet and do not conflict with the rules above. Parents from abroad may be asked to show their own passport or the child's prior documents as supporting evidence.
What can I do if the registrar refuses my chosen name?
You can appeal the decision before the Wojewoda (Voivode). In practice, submitting evidence of historical use (saints, writers, previous bearers of the name) or a minor adaptation of spelling usually resolves the case.
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Check a Name →Last updated: April 2026. For informational purposes only. Always consult your local Urzad Stanu Cywilnego for definitive answers.