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Check Out the Most Common Names and Surnames in the Country According to the Updated Data from the 2022 Demographic Census by IBGE
The Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE) released on November 4, 2025 the new edition of its survey on the most common names and surnames in the country, based on the 2022 Demographic Census.
The main novelty of this update is the inclusion of detailed information about surnames, which revealed that “Silva” is overwhelmingly dominant, appearing in 16.76% of the Brazilian population.
Thus, more than 34 million people share the same surname. At the same time, the names Maria and José remain firmly at the top of the most registered, maintaining the tradition observed since 2010.
Hegemony of Given Names
According to IBGE, the name Maria continues to be the most popular among women, totaling 12,224,470 records.
Furthermore, José leads among men, with 5,141,822 occurrences.
On the other hand, Ana and Francisca rank among the most common female names, while João and Antônio continue to be among the most common male names.
Therefore, even with the increase in the variety of names — which already exceeds 140,000 different variations — tradition remains alive and reinforces the cultural and religious heritage of the country.
Top 10 Most Used Female Names in Brazil
- Maria (12,224,470 people)
- Ana (3,929,951)
- Francisca (661,562)
- Júlia (646,299)
- Antônia (552,951)
- Juliana (536,687)
- Adriana (533,801)
- Fernanda (520,705)
- Márcia (520,013)
- Patrícia (499,140)
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Top 10 Most Used Male Names in Brazil
- José (5,141,822 people)
- João (3,410,873)
- Antônio (2,231,019)
- Francisco (1,659,196)
- Pedro (1,613,671)
- Carlos (1,468,116)
- Lucas (1,332,182)
- Luiz (1,328,252)
- Paulo (1,326,222)
- Gabriel (1,201,030)
Most Common Surnames in the Country
For the first time, IBGE included a ranking of the most popular surnames in its survey.
The results reinforce the presence of traditional families and show that cultural heritage remains deeply rooted.
The surname Silva dominates clearly, followed by Santos and Oliveira. Check out the Top 10 Most Common Surnames in Brazil, according to the 2022 Census:
- Silva (34,030,104 people)
- Santos (21,367,475)
- Oliveira (11,708,947)
- Souza (9,197,158)
- Pereira (6,888,212)
- Ferreira (6,226,228)
- Lima (6,094,630)
- Alves (5,756,825)
- Rodrigues (5,426,540)
- Costa (4,861,083)
Impact and Cultural Relevance of the Data
The data from the 2022 Demographic Census helps to better understand the cultural and social identity of Brazil, as names and surnames are reflections of the history and formation of the country.
Moreover, the permanence of Maria and José reinforces the strong influence of Christian and Portuguese tradition, while the predominance of Silva demonstrates the miscegenation and family continuity that spans generations.
In this way, the study allows for an understanding of how Brazilian culture transforms while maintaining its roots.
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