Zlaty
A feminine name of Slovak origin meaning "golden" or "gilded."
Name Census estimates that about 178 living Americans carry the first name Zlaty. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Zlaty today is around 14 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Zlaty births was 2010 (17 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Zlaty. 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
178
~ 1 in 1,925,586 Americans
Peak year
2010
17 babies that year
Average age
14
years old
2024 SSA rank
#7,935
Tracked since 1996
Popularity
Zlaty: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Zlaty from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 64 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Zlaty remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Zlaty 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 Zlaty during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Zlatys live
Origin
Meaning and history of Zlaty
The name Zlaty is derived from the Slavic word "zlato," which means gold. It originates from the Slavic languages, spoken by various ethnic groups in Central and Eastern Europe. The earliest known use of the name dates back to the Middle Ages, around the 10th to 15th centuries.
The name Zlaty has strong ties to the rich cultural heritage of the Slavic nations. In the medieval period, gold was a highly prized and valuable commodity, symbolizing wealth, power, and prestige. Naming a child Zlaty was likely a way for parents to express their hopes and aspirations for their child's future prosperity and success.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Zlaty can be found in the chronicles of the Kievan Rus', an ancient East Slavic state that existed from the 9th to the 13th century. Zlaty was a common name among the nobility and ruling classes of this region, which encompassed parts of modern-day Russia, Ukraine, and Belarus.
In the 14th century, a renowned Polish nobleman named Zlaty Mikolaj Hińcza (1290-1359) played a significant role in the political and military affairs of the Kingdom of Poland. He served as a military commander and defended the city of Krakow against invading forces.
Another notable figure bearing the name Zlaty was Zlaty Kvasnička (1534-1594), a Czech astronomer and mathematician. He made important contributions to the field of astronomy and developed improved methods for calculating planetary positions.
In the 16th century, a Russian poet and writer named Zlaty Semyon Ivanovich Maly (1550-1620) gained recognition for his lyrical works and religious poetry. His writings reflected the literary traditions of the Russian Orthodox Church and played a role in shaping the cultural landscape of the time.
During the 17th century, a Serbian military leader named Zlaty Petrović (1610-1677) distinguished himself in the ongoing conflicts between the Ottoman Empire and the Habsburgs. He led Serbian forces in battles against the Ottomans and was instrumental in securing territorial gains for the Habsburgs in the Balkans.
The name Zlaty has a rich history rooted in the Slavic cultures of Central and Eastern Europe. Its association with gold and wealth has imbued it with a sense of aspiration and prosperity, making it a popular choice for parents throughout the centuries.
People
Zlaty + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Zlaty as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with Z
Other first names starting with Z with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Zlaty: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Zlaty?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 178 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Zlaty 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 1,925,586 US residents.
Is Zlaty a common name?
We classify Zlaty as "Very Rare". It ranks above 72.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 180 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Zlaty most popular?
The single biggest year for Zlaty was 2010, when 17 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Zlaty is about 14 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Zlaty a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Zlaty 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.