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Georgi claims the title of the most popular male name in Bulgaria for the year 2023, with a staggering count of 143,185 individuals bearing the name. Following closely, Ivan ranks second in popularity, being embraced by 130,551 people, while Dimitar secures the third spot with 104,856 Bulgarians adopting the name.
On the female front, Maria retains its top position as the most favored name among women, boasting a count of 102,050. Notably, Ivanka and Elena follow in popularity, with 48,639 and 47,918 individuals, respectively, embracing these names.
In terms of newborns, Alexander emerges as the most favored name among boys, with 828 newborns christened with the name in 2023. Conversely, Victoria claims the top spot for girls, being the chosen name for 589 newborns.
The National Statistical Institute's report highlights the prevalence of these names among Bulgarians, providing a fascinating glimpse into naming trends within the country.
Looking ahead to 2024, over 3.2 million Bulgarians are set to celebrate their name day on significant Christian holidays, with the largest number of celebrants marking their name day on Palm Sunday (Tvetnitsa) on April 28, 2024.
The 2024 Human Freedom Index (HFI), compiled by the Cato Institute and the Canadian Fraser Institute, evaluates personal and economic freedoms across 165 countries
In 2024, Bulgaria’s electricity sector faced significant challenges, with a sharp decline in exports and a rise in domestic consumption
In late December, three migrant teens died in Bulgaria after being abandoned in the forest near the border with Turkey
The weather on January 15 is expected to be predominantly cloudy throughout Bulgaria, with occasional light snow showers, especially in the southern regions
On January 15, a ceremony at the Naval Headquarters in Varna will mark the handover of command of the Naval Mine Countermeasures Group in the Black Sea
Bulgaria has extended an offer to North Macedonia
The weather on January 15 is expected to be predominantly cloudy throughout Bulgaria, with occasional light snow showers, especially in the southern regions
A fire broke out in a room on the third floor of a historic building on Gladston Street in Plovdiv
A partial state of emergency has been declared in the Nedelino Municipality by Mayor Boyan Kehayov due to power outages affecting three villages
The flu season is intensifying, and by the end of this week, five regions in Bulgaria—Haskovo, Silistra, Pazardzhik, Vidin, and Yambol—are expected to be on the verge of a pre-epidemic situation
The National Revenue Agency (NRA) in Bulgaria reminds individuals earning income outside of employment contracts to submit their tax declarations and settle any owed taxes by April 30
Bread prices in Bulgaria have increased by over 43% since 2021, with costs continuing to rise regardless of the VAT rate
Bulgaria's Perperikon: A European Counterpart to Peru's Machu Picchu
Bulgarians Among EU's Least Frequent Vacationers, Struggling with Affordability
