How Many People Are Named Boleslaw?

Complete statistics for the name Boleslaw: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Boleslaw
Very Rare
Polish

Boleslaw means 'glory' and 'strength', a rare name indeed, with only 1 in 1,061,981,077 Americans bearing it. All 277 recorded births are now over 60, making it a classic, old-school name.

~0
Living in US
1 in 1,061,981,077
Americans
1916
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Glory and strength
🌐
Origin
Polish
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Dignified Powerful Resolute
8
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 8 represents leadership and authority.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

5,685
Worldwide Bearers
#88,670
Global Rank
🇵🇱 Poland
4,100
🇺🇸 United States
757
🇩🇪 Germany
219
🇬🇧 England
157
🇨🇦 Canada
116
🇫🇷 France
94
🇧🇷 Brazil
65
🇸🇪 Sweden
34
🇧🇪 Belgium
33
🇳🇴 Norway
27

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (50%)
♀ Female
0 (50%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 108
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
277
Would be over 60 (100%)

All 277 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1916

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
72
Classic Feel
76
Modern Appeal
24
International
94

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Boleslaw Through the Generations

Boleslaw, a name steeped in history and meaning 'glory' and 'strength', has seen its peak in 1916 with 40 births. Today, all 277 people named Boleslaw are over 60, reflecting a generation that's truly unique. The name's stability and strong association with older generations make it a standout in the annals of American naming trends.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Massachusetts 46
Pennsylvania 22
New York 19
Illinois 6

⭐ Famous People Named Boleslaw

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✨ Similar Names to Boleslaw

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Boleslaw's Polish roots

📄 About the Name Boleslaw

How Many People Have the Name Boleslaw?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 0 people in the United States currently share the name Boleslaw. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,061,981,077 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Boleslaw a Common or Rare Name?

Boleslaw is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Boleslaw Mean?

Boleslaw means "glory and strength" and comes from Polish origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Boleslaw in SSA data, approximately 50% are male and 50% are female.

When Was Boleslaw Most Popular?

The name Boleslaw reached peak popularity in 1916, with 40 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Boleslaw?

Approximately 0 people named Boleslaw live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 277. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,061,981,077 Americans.

Is Boleslaw a rare name?

Boleslaw is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,061,981,077 Americans has this name.

What does the name Boleslaw mean?

Boleslaw means "glory and strength" and comes from Polish origins.

Is Boleslaw more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 50% of people named Boleslaw are male and 50% are female.

When was Boleslaw most popular?

Boleslaw peaked in 1916 with 40 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US0
All-Time Births277
1 in X1 in 1,061,981,077
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age108
Peak Year1916
World Rank#88,670
Male %50%
Female %50%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.