Miroslava
A feminine Slavic name meaning "peace and glory".
Name Census estimates that about 743 living Americans carry the first name Miroslava. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Miroslava today is around 30 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Miroslava births was 2017 (26 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Miroslava. 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
743
~ 1 in 461,311 Americans
Peak year
2017
26 babies that year
Average age
30
years old
2024 SSA rank
#6,299
Tracked since 1951
Popularity
Miroslava: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Miroslava from the 1950s through to the 2020s, spanning 8 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 168 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2000s peak, Miroslava remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Miroslava 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 Miroslava during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Miroslavas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 4 states and territories. Texas, California, Florida recorded the most babies named Miroslava, while New York, Florida, California recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 68 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Miroslava
Miroslava is a feminine given name of Slavic origin, derived from the combination of the Slavic elements "mir" meaning peace and "slava" meaning glory or praise. The name can be traced back to the early medieval period in Eastern and Central Europe, where it was used among Slavic communities.
The earliest known references to the name Miroslava can be found in ancient Slavic manuscripts and chronicles dating back to the 10th and 11th centuries. It was a popular name among the nobility and aristocracy of the time, particularly in regions such as modern-day Czech Republic, Slovakia, Poland, and Russia.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Miroslava is found in the Chronica Polonorum, a medieval Polish chronicle written in the 12th century, which mentions a noblewoman named Miroslava who lived in the 11th century. Another notable historical figure with this name was Miroslava of Bohemia, a Bohemian princess who lived in the 13th century and was married to King Ottokar II of Bohemia.
Throughout the Middle Ages and Renaissance period, the name Miroslava continued to be used in various Slavic regions, although its popularity varied across different cultures and time periods. Some notable bearers of the name include Miroslava Sternová (1925-2003), a Czech actress and writer, and Miroslava Durdík (born 1942), a Czech historian and archaeologist.
In more recent times, the name Miroslava has gained renewed popularity in Slavic countries, particularly in Russia, where it has been borne by several notable figures. These include Miroslava Bezborodova (born 1952), a Russian Olympic swimmer, and Miroslava Koroleva (born 1975), a Russian actress and television presenter.
Another notable bearer of the name Miroslava is Miroslava Vavrinec (born 1975), a Czech model and actress who has appeared in various international films and television productions. Overall, the name Miroslava has a rich and diverse history, reflecting its Slavic roots and cultural significance across various regions and time periods.
People
Miroslava + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Miroslava 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
Miroslava: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Miroslava?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 743 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Miroslava 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 461,311 US residents.
Is Miroslava a common name?
We classify Miroslava as "Very Rare". It ranks above 88% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 797 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Miroslava most popular?
The single biggest year for Miroslava was 2017, when 26 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Miroslava is about 30 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Miroslava a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Miroslava in the SSA data are female. 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.