How Many People Are Named Jaroslav?

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

Jaroslav
Very Rare
Slavic

Jaroslav means 'God's defender' and is incredibly rare, with only 1 in 220,000,000,000 Americans having this name. All 12 people born with it in the US are now over 60, making it a truly vintage choice.

~0
Living in US
1 in 2,147,483,647
Americans
1919
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
God's defender
🌐
Origin
Slavic
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Ruby
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Determined Protective Loyal
8
Life Path Number

Life-path number 8 symbolizes power, authority, and success.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

232,185
Worldwide Bearers
#4,521
Global Rank
🇨🇿 Czechia
180,860
🇸🇰 Slovakia
43,741
🇷🇸 Serbia
1,308
🇺🇸 United States
911
🇩🇪 Germany
759
🇵🇱 Poland
754
🇱🇹 Lithuania
577
🇬🇧 England
545
🇭🇷 Croatia
394
🇨🇦 Canada
313

⚥ 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%)
12
Would be over 60 (100%)

All 12 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: 1919

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
15
Classic Feel
71
Modern Appeal
29
International
100

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

📜 Jaroslav Through the Generations

Jaroslav, a name steeped in history, has seen its peak in the US in 1919 when 7 babies were given this moniker. Today, it's a very rare name with only 12 recorded births in the country's history. The name's current bearers are all over 60, reflecting its status as a classic, old-school choice that's been passed down through generations.

✨ Similar Names to Jaroslav

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Jaroslav's Slavic roots

📄 About the Name Jaroslav

How Many People Have the Name Jaroslav?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 0 people in the United States currently share the name Jaroslav. That works out to roughly 1 in every 2,147,483,647 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Jaroslav a Common or Rare Name?

Jaroslav 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 Jaroslav Mean?

Jaroslav means "God's defender" and comes from Slavic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Jaroslav Most Popular?

The name Jaroslav reached peak popularity in 1919, with 7 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 Jaroslav?

Approximately 0 people named Jaroslav live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 12. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,147,483,647 Americans.

Is Jaroslav a rare name?

Jaroslav is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 2,147,483,647 Americans has this name.

What does the name Jaroslav mean?

Jaroslav means "God's defender" and comes from Slavic origins.

Is Jaroslav more male or female?

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

When was Jaroslav most popular?

Jaroslav peaked in 1919 with 7 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 Births12
1 in X1 in 2,147,483,647
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age108
Peak Year1919
World Rank#4,521
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.