LETA: Jānis and Dace most common names among upcoming Saeima election candidates

News agency LETA has compiled a review of the names most frequently appearing among individuals registered to run in the upcoming Saeima elections. The analysis shows that the most common male name among the candidates is Jānis, while the most common female name is Dace.

What the review shows

The compilation is based on candidate lists that have already been submitted or are known in connection with the upcoming Saeima elections. This kind of statistic is typically used each election cycle as a small but telling illustration of which names remain widespread across generations in Latvia.

The source material does not specify exactly how many candidates carry these names, nor does it list other popular names that may appear on the rolls.

The report is based on data compiled by LETA and comes amid the ongoing process of forming candidate lists for the upcoming elections.