Boys’ names
The 10 most common names for boys and men in 1801/1803 were:
Peder (Peter, Petter)
Hans (Hanss)
Jens (Jenss)
Niels (Nils, Njoels, Nels)
Christen (Kristen, Kresten, Cresten)
Anders (Anners)
Rasmus (Rassmus, Rasmus)
Søren (Sören, Sǿrren)
Lars
Christian (Cristian, Kristian)
In 2024, 5 of the old names still are on Top-10:
Peter
Michael
Lars
Jens
Thomas
Henrik
Søren
Christian
Martin
Jan
The 2024-list of new-born boys is completely different
Noah
William
Alfred
Carl
Aksel
Emil
Oscar
Malthe
Oliver
Arthur
For a comprehensive exploration of Danish naming traditions and their historical evolution, MyDanishRoots.dk and Statistics Denmark provide valuable resources. You can explore these sources yourself for further details:
Discover the Heritage and Meaning of Traditional Danish Male Names
Discover the origins, meanings, and historical roots of Danish names. This interactive table allows you to browse a collection of male and female first names, including when they first appeared in Denmark, their linguistic origins, and the stories they carry. The data updates automatically, giving you access to the latest insights in real-time—perfect for genealogy, heritage exploration, or just pure curiosity.