Girls’ names
The 10 most common girl names in 1801/1803 were:
Anne (Ane, Anna, Ana, An, Ann)
Maren (Marn, Marren)
Karen (Caren, Karn, Karren)
Kirsten (Kiersten, Kiesten, Kiesten, Kjiersten, Kjesten)
Maria (Marie, Mari)
Mette (Methe, Mætte, Metthe, Mett, Met)
Johanne (Johane, Johanna, Johana)
Else (Elsa)
Catharina (Catarina, Catarine, Catarin, Catharine, Chatarina, Katarina, Katharina)
Ellen (Ellin, Ellien)
The ten most used names were all Christian names borrowed from biblical women or saints. The spelling of all these names could vary significantly.
In 2024, 5 of the old names still are on Top-10:
Anne
Mette
Kirsten
Hanne
Anna
Helle
Maria
Susanne
Lene
Marianne
The 2024-list of new-born girls is completely different:
Frida
Olivia
Alma
Ella
Agnes
Emma
Ellie
Luna
Sofia
Karla
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 History and Meaning of Traditional Danish Female Names
Discover the origins, meanings, and historical roots of Danish girl names. This interactive table lets you explore a curated list of female names, including when they first appeared in Denmark, their linguistic backgrounds, and the cultural stories behind them. The data updates automatically, giving you real-time access to insights—ideal for family research, heritage discovery, or simply finding name inspiration.