Ladislaus
A masculine given name of Slavic origin meaning "people's glory" or "ruled by glory".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Ladislaus. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Ladislaus today is around 112 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ladislaus births was 1915 (22 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ladislaus. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Ladislaus is about 112 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Ladislaus' were born before 1924.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Ladislaus. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1915
22 babies that year
Average age
112
years old
1934 SSA rank
#3,960
Tracked since 1906
Popularity
Ladislaus: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Ladislaus from the 1900s through to the 1930s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1910s, with 103 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1910s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ladislaus by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Ladislaus during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Ladislaus' live
Origin
Meaning and history of Ladislaus
Ladislaus is a masculine given name of Slavic origin, derived from the combination of the Slavic elements "ladu" meaning "praise" and "slava" meaning "glory". It is closely related to the name Vladislav, sharing the same etymology and meaning "one who is praised" or "praised for glory".
The name first emerged in the 9th century AD among the West Slavic tribes of Central Europe, particularly in the regions of modern-day Poland, Czech Republic, and Slovakia. It gained widespread popularity in the 10th and 11th centuries, coinciding with the rise of Christianity in the region.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ladislaus can be found in the 10th century "Quedlinburg Annals", a medieval chronicle that mentions a Slavic prince named Ladislaus. The name also appears in various medieval religious texts and hagiographies, often associated with saints and martyrs.
In the 11th century, the name gained prominence with the reign of Ladislaus I, also known as Saint Ladislaus or Ladislaus the Generous, who was the King of Hungary from 1077 to 1095. He is revered as a national hero and patron saint of Hungary, known for his military victories against the Cumans and his efforts in promoting Christianity.
Another notable figure was Ladislaus III, also known as Ladislaus the Cuman, who ruled as King of Hungary from 1204 to 1205. Despite his short reign, he is remembered for his attempts to curb the power of the nobility and his efforts to secure the succession of his son, Andrew II.
In the 13th century, Ladislaus IV, also known as Ladislaus the Cuman, reigned as King of Hungary from 1272 to 1290. He is remembered for his conflicts with the powerful nobles and his efforts to maintain the integrity of the kingdom.
During the 14th century, Ladislaus of Naples, also known as Ladislaus of Durazzo, was a claimant to the throne of Naples and ruled as King of Naples from 1386 to 1414. He was known for his military campaigns against the Angevin dynasty and his efforts to consolidate his power in southern Italy.
Throughout history, the name Ladislaus has been used by various European monarchs, noblemen, and religious figures, reflecting its enduring popularity and cultural significance in the Slavic and Central European regions.
People
Ladislaus + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Ladislaus as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with L
Other first names starting with L with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Ladislaus: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ladislaus?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ladislaus going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Ladislaus a common name?
We classify Ladislaus as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 212 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ladislaus most popular?
The single biggest year for Ladislaus was 1915, when 22 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ladislaus is about 112 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Ladislaus in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Ladislaus a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Ladislaus in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Ladislaus still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Ladislaus in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Ladislaus can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have Ladislaus as a first name?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.