Mieczyslaw
A masculine given name of Polish origin meaning "glorious and celebrated."
Name Census estimates that about 2 living Americans carry the first name Mieczyslaw. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Mieczyslaw today is around 104 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Mieczyslaw births was 1917 (16 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Mieczyslaw. 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 Mieczyslaw is about 104 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Mieczyslaws were born before 1932.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Mieczyslaw. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
2
~ 1 in 171,377,169 Americans
Peak year
1917
16 babies that year
Average age
104
years old
1921 SSA rank
#3,402
Tracked since 1880
Origin
Meaning and history of Mieczyslaw
The name Mieczyslaw originates from the Polish language and culture. It is a masculine given name that dates back several centuries. The name is derived from the Slavic elements "miecz" meaning "sword" and "slawa" meaning "glory" or "fame." Therefore, the name can be interpreted as meaning "glorious sword" or "famous sword."
In the early days, the name was associated with warriors and soldiers who possessed courage, strength, and prowess in battle. It was a name bestowed upon those who fought valiantly and brought glory to their clan or tribe. The sword was a revered weapon and symbol of power, and to have the word "sword" incorporated into one's name was considered an honor.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Mieczyslaw appears in the medieval Polish chronicle known as the "Gesta Principum Polonorum" (Deeds of the Princes of Poland), written in the late 12th century. This chronicle mentions a Polish prince named Mieczyslaw, who ruled in the 10th century.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Mieczyslaw. One such figure was Mieczyslaw I (966-992), who was the Duke of Poland from 963 until his death. He played a significant role in the early stages of the Polish monarchy and is remembered for his military campaigns against the neighboring Prussian tribes.
Another prominent bearer of the name was Mieczyslaw II (990-1034), also known as Mieczyslaw the Old. He was the Duke of Poland from 1025 to 1034 and is credited with expanding the boundaries of the Polish kingdom through his military conquests.
In the 19th century, Mieczyslaw Karol Wodzinski (1861-1935) was a Polish painter and art critic who gained recognition for his landscape and portrait paintings. He was a prominent figure in the artistic circles of Warsaw during his time.
Mieczyslaw Soltysik (1919-1994) was a Polish soldier and war hero who fought in World War II. He participated in the Warsaw Uprising against the German occupation and was awarded several military honors for his bravery and service.
Mieczyslaw Rakowski (1926-2008) was a Polish politician and journalist who served as the Prime Minister of Poland from 1988 to 1989, during the final years of the communist regime. He played a significant role in the transition to democracy in Poland.
People
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FAQ
Mieczyslaw: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Mieczyslaw?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 2 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Mieczyslaw 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 171,377,169 US residents.
Is Mieczyslaw a common name?
We classify Mieczyslaw as "Very Rare". It ranks above 4.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 96 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Mieczyslaw most popular?
The single biggest year for Mieczyslaw was 1917, when 16 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Mieczyslaw is about 104 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Mieczyslaw a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Mieczyslaw 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.
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.