Milos
A masculine name of Slavic origin meaning "gracious" or "merciful".
Name Census estimates that about 399 living Americans carry the first name Milos. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Milos today is around 19 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Milos births was 2019 (22 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Milos. 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
399
~ 1 in 859,033 Americans
Peak year
2019
22 babies that year
Average age
19
years old
2024 SSA rank
#9,548
Tracked since 1920
Popularity
Milos: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Milos from the 1920s through to the 2020s, spanning 8 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 137 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Milos remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Milos 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 Milos during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Milos' live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. California, Florida, Pennsylvania recorded the most babies named Milos, while Pennsylvania, Florida, California recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 5 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Milos
The name Milos has its origins in the Slavic languages, derived from the Proto-Slavic word "milъ," meaning "gracious" or "dear." It is a masculine given name that has been popular across various Slavic cultures, particularly in countries like Serbia, Croatia, and Bulgaria.
The earliest recorded use of the name Milos can be traced back to the medieval period, with references found in historical chronicles and records from the region. One notable example is Milos Obilic, a Serbian knight who lived in the late 14th century and is celebrated as a hero in Serbian folklore for his role in the Battle of Kosovo against the Ottoman Empire.
Throughout history, the name Milos has been borne by several notable figures across various fields. One of the most famous was Milos Obrenovic (1780-1860), a Serbian revolutionary and the first Prince of Serbia, who played a crucial role in the Serbian uprising against Ottoman rule in the early 19th century.
Another prominent figure was Milos Crnjanski (1893-1977), a Serbian poet, novelist, and diplomat who is considered one of the most influential writers of the Serbian modernist movement. His works, such as the novel "Migrations," explored themes of identity, exile, and the human condition.
In the realm of sports, Milos Raonic (born 1990) is a Canadian professional tennis player of Serbian descent who has achieved notable success on the ATP Tour, including reaching the Wimbledon final in 2016.
The name Milos has also been associated with the world of art and culture. Milos Forman (1932-2018) was a Czech-American filmmaker who won Academy Awards for his films "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" and "Amadeus," both acclaimed for their poignant storytelling and direction.
Milos Zeman (born 1944) is a prominent Czech politician who served as the President of the Czech Republic from 2013 to 2023, previously holding positions as the Prime Minister and the leader of the Czech Social Democratic Party.
While the name Milos has maintained its popularity within Slavic cultures, it has also gained recognition internationally, transcending linguistic and cultural boundaries, reflecting the rich history and diversity associated with this name.
Notable bearers
Famous people named Milos
People
Milos + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with M
Other first names starting with M with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Milos: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Milos?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 399 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Milos 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 859,033 US residents.
Is Milos a common name?
We classify Milos as "Very Rare". It ranks above 82.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 417 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Milos most popular?
The single biggest year for Milos was 2019, when 22 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Milos is about 19 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Milos a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Milos 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.