Name meaning & stats
Vladislav
Vladislav. 637 US babies since 1940, peak 2008. Notable Vladislavs are 3.2× over-represented as ice hockey players.
What it means
No agreed meaning on record
In US birth records
Peak year: 2008
637 US babies were named Vladislav between 1940 and 2025.
Vladislav around the world
- France: 140 babies since 1900, peak 2021, No. 2,933 in 2025
- England & Wales: 131 babies since 1996, peak 2016
From official birth registries. Sources are listed on About the data.
Where Vladislavs end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Footballer | 2.5× | High · 225 people |
| Ice hockey player | 3.2× | High · 51 people |
| Politician | 0.6× | High · 48 people |
| Actor | 0.9× | High · 36 people |
Among notable men who are ice hockey players, Vladislavs show up 3.2× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people of every nationality born 1940–2005 (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
One more thing…
Vladislavs are 3.2× more likely than expected to be scientists.
The surprise career: Medium confidence · 23 notable people.
Name twins (peaked around 2008)