Milosh
A Serbian masculine name derived from a Slavic word for "merciful".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Milosh. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Milosh today is around 17 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Milosh births was 2009 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Milosh. 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
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Milosh. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2009
5 babies that year
Average age
17
years old
2009 SSA rank
#13,822
Tracked since 2009
Popularity
Milosh: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Milosh 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 Milosh during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Milosh
The name Milosh has its origins in the Slavic languages, particularly Serbian and Croatian. It is derived from the Slavic root "mil," meaning "gracious" or "dear." The name is believed to have emerged around the 10th century AD, during the time of the establishment of the medieval Serbian and Croatian kingdoms.
One of the earliest known references to the name Milosh can be found in the Serbian epic poem "The Mountain Wreath" by Petar Petrovic Njegos (1813-1851), which mentions a character named Milosh Obrenovic. Milosh Obrenovic (1783-1860) was a Serbian prince and the founder of the Obrenovic dynasty, which ruled Serbia in the 19th century.
Another notable figure in history with the name Milosh was Milosh Obilic (c. 1350-1389), a Serbian knight who played a crucial role in the Battle of Kosovo against the Ottoman Empire in 1389. His name is celebrated in Serbian folklore and literature as a symbol of bravery and patriotism.
In the 15th century, Milosh the Shepherd (c. 1415-1476) was a renowned Serbian peasant and leader of the First Serbian Uprising against the Ottoman Empire. He is regarded as a national hero in Serbia and Montenegro.
In the 20th century, Milosh Crnjanski (1893-1977) was a Serbian poet, novelist, and diplomat, widely considered one of the most influential figures in Serbian literature. His works, such as the novel "Migrations" and the poetry collection "Lyrics of Ithaca," are celebrated for their literary excellence.
Milosh Zizek (1929-2017) was a Slovenian philosopher and cultural critic, known for his contributions to the fields of continental philosophy, political theory, and psychoanalysis. His works, such as "The Sublime Object of Ideology" and "The Ticklish Subject," have had a significant impact on contemporary philosophical discourse.
While the name Milosh has its roots in the Slavic languages, it has also gained popularity in other cultures and regions over time, with variations in spelling and pronunciation. However, its historical significance and cultural associations remain deeply rooted in the Serbian and Croatian traditions.
People
Milosh + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Milosh 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
Milosh: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Milosh?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Milosh 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 Milosh a common name?
We classify Milosh 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, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Milosh most popular?
The single biggest year for Milosh was 2009, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Milosh is about 17 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 Milosh in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Milosh a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Milosh 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 Milosh still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Milosh 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 Milosh 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 Milosh?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.