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Classic Names Endure in Granada: María del Carmen and Antonio Lead the Lists

A study by the Institute of Statistics and Cartography of Andalusia reveals that traditional names remain the most common in the province of Granada, with García as the predominant surname.

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The Institute of Statistics and Cartography of Andalusia has published data on the most frequent names and surnames in the province of Granada, confirming that María del Carmen and Antonio maintain their lead, while García remains the most widespread surname.

The report, covering the year 2025, highlights the persistence of classic preferences in the region. María del Carmen tops the list of female names with 32.28%, a trend replicated in other Andalusian provinces such as Cádiz, Córdoba, and Sevilla. Closely following are María (27.89%) and Carmen (22.05%). In the male category, Antonio dominates with 45.22%, well ahead of Manuel (35.98%), José (32.58%), and Francisco (31.88%).
At the municipal level, diversity is greater. Names like Josefa in Cacín, Francisca in Íllora, Isabel in Orce, Ana in Murtas, and María Dolores in Castril show local variations. For men, although Antonio, Manuel, José, and Francisco are strong throughout the province, Juan is the most common in Játar, Turón, and Alicún de Ortega, and José Antonio in Nigüelas, Pórtugos, and Arenas del Rey.

"These two names primarily belong to older individuals, presenting an average age above 50 years in both cases."

Institute of Statistics and Cartography of Andalusia · Study
The study also reveals that María del Carmen and Antonio are the most popular names across Andalusia, although their prevalence is mainly associated with individuals over 50 years old. As of January 1, 2025, 143,671 people were named María del Carmen and 187,765 with the name Antonio.
Regarding surnames, García remains the most frequent in Granada with 68.70%, followed by Fernández (57.10%), Rodríguez (56.19%), and López (53.58%).
The age analysis shows a mix of traditional Spanish and Anglo-Saxon names among the longest-lived, especially for men, due to the presence of European retirees in Andalusia. David John and Michael John are among the male names with the highest average age, while Ann, Eusebia, Rogelia, and Eulogia are for women.
Conversely, younger names tend to be short, non-compound, and Hispanized foreign names. Among recently born boys, Kylian, Río, Liam, and Nael stand out. For girls, with an average age of barely five years, the most chosen names are Layan, Cataleya, Lya, and Aria. The study also warns about names at risk of disappearing, such as Juana Josefa, Josefa Luisa, and Prudencia, which have not been used for over two decades.