Milous
A Czech masculine name derived from the Slavic element "mil" meaning "gracious" or "dear".
Name Census estimates that about 3 living Americans carry the first name Milous. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Milous today is around 73 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Milous births was 1941 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Milous. 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 Milous is about 73 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Milous' were born before 1963.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Milous. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
3
~ 1 in 114,251,446 Americans
Peak year
1941
6 babies that year
Average age
73
years old
1941 SSA rank
#3,388
Tracked since 1941
Popularity
Milous: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Milous 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 Milous during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Milous
The given name Milous is thought to have originated from the Czech Republic in the late 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Czech word "milý," which means "lovely" or "pleasant." The name is also found in similar spellings such as Milous, Mylous, and Miloush.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Milous can be found in the 1598 birth records of the town of Mikulov, located in the modern-day Czech Republic. The record mentions a child named Milous Novák, born to a family of local farmers.
In the 17th century, the name gained some prominence in Bohemia, which was part of the Holy Roman Empire at the time. A notable figure named Milous Kříž (1620-1693) was a Bohemian Catholic priest and writer who authored several religious texts and sermons during his lifetime.
In the 18th century, a Czech artist named Milous Kopecký (1738-1801) gained recognition for his landscape paintings and portraits. His works were highly regarded by the nobility and aristocracy of the time, and many of his paintings can still be found in various museums and galleries across Europe.
During the 19th century, the name Milous gained popularity among Czech intellectuals and activists who were involved in the Czech National Revival movement. One such individual was Milous Jakeš (1822-1889), a writer and journalist who played a significant role in promoting the use of the Czech language and advocating for Czech cultural identity.
In the 20th century, a notable figure named Milous Kratochvíl (1904-1988) was a Czech actor and director who had a successful career in both theater and film. He was known for his portrayal of various historical and literary characters on stage and was also involved in the development of Czech cinema during the post-World War II era.
While the name Milous has its roots in the Czech Republic, it has also been used in other Slavic countries, such as Slovakia and Poland, although less commonly. The name has maintained a presence in these regions throughout history, albeit with varying levels of popularity over time.
People
Milous + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Milous 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
Milous: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Milous?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 3 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Milous 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 114,251,446 US residents.
Is Milous a common name?
We classify Milous as "Very Rare". It ranks above 4.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Milous most popular?
The single biggest year for Milous was 1941, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Milous is about 73 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 Milous in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Milous a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Milous 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 Milous still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Milous 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 Milous 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 Milous?
Want to know how many people share the name Milous? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.