Yaroslav
Meaning
possessor of glory; famously borne by Yaroslav the Wise, a historic Kyivan Rus prince
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Yaroslav has stayed rare in US records the whole time: no peak decade to name.
When you meet Yaroslav
Most people given the name Yaroslav in the United States are children or teenagers today. The name belongs to this generation.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Yaroslav deep dive
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