Find out how popular the first name Rajko has been for the last 2 years (from 2008 to 2009) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Rajko by gender

Based on the last 2 years of data, Rajko is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2009, there were 6 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Rajko.

The history of the first name Rajko

The name Rajko is a diminutive form of the Slavic name Radoslav, which is derived from the words "rad" meaning "happy" or "glad" and "slav" meaning "glory". It originated among the Slavic people in the region of modern-day Serbia, Croatia, and Bosnia and Herzegovina, likely during the Middle Ages.

The earliest recorded use of the name Rajko dates back to the 14th century, when it appeared in medieval Croatian and Serbian documents. One of the earliest known individuals with this name was Rajko Milinović, a Croatian nobleman who lived in the late 14th century.

In the 15th century, the name Rajko gained prominence in Serbia, particularly during the reign of the Serbian Despotate. One notable figure from this period was Rajko Božić, a Serbian nobleman and military commander who fought against the Ottoman Empire in the early 15th century.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the name Rajko was also used in other Slavic regions, such as Bulgaria and Russia. In the 18th century, it became popular in the Austro-Hungarian Empire, where it was often used among Serbs and Croats living in the region.

One of the most famous individuals with the name Rajko was Rajko Mitić (1922-2008), a Serbian actor who appeared in numerous films and television shows throughout his career. Another notable figure was Rajko Petrov Nogo (1945-2013), a Bulgarian writer and playwright who was a prominent figure in the country's literary scene.

Other historical figures with the name Rajko include Rajko Đurić (1890-1942), a Serbian historian and academic; Rajko Radović (1918-1976), a Yugoslav partisan and military officer during World War II; and Rajko Kuzmanović (1931-2016), a Serbian writer and novelist.

The name Rajko has endured through various historical periods and cultural contexts, reflecting its deep roots in the Slavic tradition and its continued popularity among certain communities.

Data source

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