Holding steady.
Popularity of Ladislaus since 1906
Babies named Ladislaus per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1915, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Ladislaus's real moment was 1906.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 6 |
| 1910s | 103 |
| 1920s | 98 |
| 1930s | 5 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Ladislaus is a rare name derived from the Slavic elements for 'rule' and 'glory,' historically borne by royalty in Central Europe. According to Social Security data, the name first appeared in 1906 but has never ranked among the top 1000 in the United States. Its peak year, 1906, saw negligible usage, and the trajectory indicates it has remained consistently uncommon, with no recorded births in most recent years. While it lacks top state concentrations, its strong historical associations give it a distinct, old-world character.
Ladislaus is the Latinized form of the Slavic name Vladislav, composed of the elements 'vlad' (rule) and 'slav' (glory). It was borne by several medieval kings of Poland, Hungary, and Bohemia. The name was introduced to Western Europe through the dynastic connections of these royal houses.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lad, Laszlo
Variants: Vladislav, Vladislaus, László
Sibling names for Ladislaus
Names that share Ladislaus's style, for a brother or sister.
