Boy · #7,224 in 2026

Miroslav

Name: Popularity of the name Miroslav in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Miroslav, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Miroslav is a Slavic masculine given name. It is derived from the Slavic elements mirŭ and slava ('glory'), thus meaning 'one who celebrates peace, one who celebrates the world'. The feminine form of the name is Miroslava.

Current Rank

#7,224

Peak Rank

#5,065 (2014)

Total Babies

147

5-Yr Trend

+14%

1983

First Year

2024

Last Year

2014

Peak Year

#5065

Peak Rank

147

Total Count

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Miroslav

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

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The Story of Miroslav

Miroslav first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1983, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2014, when 18 Miroslavs were born — ranking #5,065 that year. As of 2026, Miroslav ranks #7,224 for baby boys with 11 births, gradually rising (+14%). In total, more than 147 Miroslavs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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101-500

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Names that sound like Miroslav

Phonetically similar names — useful when Miroslav is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Miroslava
Mislive
Yaroslavl
Merrily
Mirella
Marilee
Marilou
Merilee
Morally
Morosely
Mirela
Mirus

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Miroslav

What does the name Miroslav mean?

How popular is Miroslav in 2026?

In 2026, Miroslav ranks #7,224 among boys' names in the U.S., with 11 babies given the name that year.

When was Miroslav most popular?

Miroslav reached its peak popularity in 2014, ranking #5,065 that year with 18 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Miroslav most popular?

Miroslav has historically been most popular in Washington. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Miroslav.

Is Miroslav a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Miroslav is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Miroslav?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Miroslav include Keene, Caven, Mikhi. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Miroslav

Miroslav is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1983 and has accumulated 147 births in the dataset. Miroslav's peak popularity came in 2014 when it ranked #5,065. Use the chart and map above to compare Miroslav's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.