Miloh
A name of uncertain origin, possibly related to Gaelic "maol" meaning "bald."
Name Census estimates that about 348 living Americans carry the first name Miloh. It is a predominantly male name (98.0% of registrations). The average person named Miloh today is around 8 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Miloh births was 2018 (37 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Miloh. 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.
People living today
348
~ 1 in 984,926 Americans
Peak year
2018
37 babies that year
Average age
8
years old
2024 SSA rank
#3,738
Tracked since 2008
Gender
Gender distribution for Miloh
Miloh leans heavily male at 98.0% of total registrations, but 7 girls have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Miloh as a male name
- Ranked #3,738 in 2024
- 30 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2018 (37 births)
Miloh as a female name
- Ranked #13,353 in 2019
- 7 female births in 2019
- Peak: 2019 (7 births)
Popularity
Miloh: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Miloh from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 194 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Miloh remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Miloh 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 Miloh during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Milohs live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. California, Texas, Florida recorded the most babies named Miloh, while Florida, Texas, California recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 9 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Miloh
The name Miloh is believed to have its origins in the Slavic languages, particularly in the region of present-day Serbia and Croatia. It is thought to be derived from the Proto-Slavic word "milŭ," which means "dear" or "beloved." The name can be traced back to the early medieval period, around the 6th to 8th centuries AD.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Miloh is found in the 12th-century Serbian epic poem "The Mountain Wreath," where it is mentioned as the name of a character. The poem, written by Petar II Petrović-Njegoš, is considered a masterpiece of Serbian literature and has played a significant role in shaping the country's cultural identity.
In the 13th century, a Serbian nobleman named Miloh Obrenović was recorded as a member of the prominent Obrenović dynasty, which ruled over Serbia for several periods throughout the 19th and early 20th centuries. This early mention of the name adds to its historical significance in the region.
Moving forward in history, one notable figure with the name Miloh was Miloh Marodić (1588-1655), a Croatian Catholic priest and writer who authored several religious texts and plays. His works were influential in the development of Croatian literature during the Baroque period.
Another individual of note was Miloh Petrović (1711-1788), a Serbian Orthodox bishop and writer who played a significant role in the Serbian cultural and literary renaissance of the 18th century. His writings on theology and philosophy were widely read and contributed to the preservation of Serbian cultural identity during a time of Ottoman rule.
In the 19th century, Miloh Anđelković (1832-1901) was a Serbian painter and one of the pioneering figures in the development of Serbian Realist painting. His works, depicting scenes from everyday life and the Serbian countryside, are considered important representations of the country's cultural heritage.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who bore the name Miloh, showcasing its deep roots and cultural significance in the Slavic regions of southeastern Europe.
People
Miloh + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Miloh as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with M
Other first names starting with M with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Miloh: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Miloh?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 348 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Miloh 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 984,926 US residents.
Is Miloh a common name?
We classify Miloh as "Very Rare". It ranks above 80.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 350 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Miloh most popular?
The single biggest year for Miloh was 2018, when 37 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Miloh is about 8 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 Miloh in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Miloh a male name?
Yes, 98.0% of people registered as Miloh 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 Miloh still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Miloh 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 Miloh 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 are named Miloh?
Find out how many people share the name Miloh on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.