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Most Popular Baby Names in Denmark
Denmark balances Scandinavian tradition with modern international trends. Danish authorities maintain a pre-approved name list, though parents can apply for names not on the list.
Top 30 Boy Names
1. William
2. Oscar
3. Noah
4. Lucas
5. Oliver
6. Alfred
7. Carl
8. Valdemar
9. Victor
10. Emil
11. Magnus
12. Frederik
13. Theo
14. August
15. Arthur
16. Aksel
17. Malthe
18. Elliot
19. Viggo
20. Anton
21. Sebastian
22. Hugo
23. Christian
24. Liam
25. Alexander
26. Mikkel
27. Nikolaj
28. Storm
29. Nohr
30. Erik
Top 30 Girl Names
1. Alma
2. Freja
3. Ida
4. Clara
5. Ella
6. Olivia
7. Agnes
8. Sofia
9. Nora
10. Anna
11. Astrid
12. Karla
13. Josefine
14. Alberte
15. Lily
16. Luna
17. Ellen
18. Saga
19. Esther
20. Asta
21. Vilma
22. Frida
23. Laura
24. Isabella
25. Maja
26. Emilia
27. Silke
28. Rosa
29. Mathilde
30. Marie
Naming Rules in Denmark
Denmark maintains a list of about 7,000 pre-approved names. Parents wanting a name not on the list must apply to the Family Law Agency for approval. Names cannot be surnames, must indicate gender, and unusual spellings may be rejected.
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Check a Name →Last updated: April 2026. Name popularity based on recent official statistics. This page is for informational purposes only.