Most Popular Baby Names in Sweden

Sweden combines Scandinavian naming heritage with cosmopolitan influences. The Swedish Tax Agency reviews names, and classic Nordic names have seen a strong revival alongside modern international choices.

Top 30 Boy Names

1. Noah

2. William

3. Liam

4. Hugo

5. Oscar

6. Oliver

7. Lucas

8. Elias

9. Adam

10. Theo

11. Leo

12. Viktor

13. Axel

14. Filip

15. Emil

16. Nils

17. Arvid

18. Ludvig

19. Gustav

20. Isak

21. Edvin

22. Albin

23. August

24. Erik

25. Carl

26. Valter

27. Sigge

28. Melvin

29. Viggo

30. Sixten

Top 30 Girl Names

1. Alice

2. Maja

3. Elsa

4. Astrid

5. Olivia

6. Wilma

7. Ebba

8. Ella

9. Alma

10. Freja

11. Saga

12. Selma

13. Agnes

14. Vera

15. Nora

16. Ines

17. Sigrid

18. Lova

19. Elin

20. Stella

21. Molly

22. Nellie

23. Iris

24. Signe

25. Liv

26. Tuva

27. Elvira

28. Nova

29. Hedda

30. Klara

Naming Rules in Sweden

The Swedish Tax Agency (Skatteverket) must approve all names. Names cannot cause offense or discomfort to the bearer, must not be surnames used as first names (with exceptions), and parents must submit the name within three months of birth.

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Last updated: April 2026. Name popularity based on recent official statistics. This page is for informational purposes only.