At a glance
- In short
- Wladyslaw is a strong and distinguished Polish name for boys with variations such as Vladislav. Uncommon yet meaningful.
- U.S. rank 2025
- Not in the 2025 data · last seen 1925 (#3,741)
- Babies in 1925
- 6 (<0.01% of boys)
- Peak
- #1,537 in 1911
- First recorded
- 1911
Meaning of Wladyslaw
Wladyslaw is a strong and distinguished name for baby boys. It has Polish origins and is pronounced as "vwah-DEES-wahf" (/vwaˈdɪswaf/). This name also has variations such as Vladislav and Wladislaw. While not very common in the United States, Wladyslaw has still been used throughout history. In the early 20th century, it ranked among the top 4000 names for newborn boys. The popularity of Wladyslaw peaked in the 1910s, with over 15 occurrences in 1920 alone. With its rich heritage and unique sound, Wladyslaw is a wonderful choice for parents seeking an uncommon yet meaningful name for their little one.
How to pronounce Wladyslaw
Polish
- Pronounced vwah-DEES-wahf /vwaˈdɪswaf/
Popularity of Wladyslaw in the U.S.
Wladyslaw was last recorded in the U.S. in 1925, ranked #3,741 with 6 babies. It peaked at #1,537 in 1911. It first appears in the records in 1911.
- Rank among U.S. boy names (right scale, #1 at the top)
Year-by-year table, 1911–1925 12 rows
| Year | Babies | Rank | vs previous year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1925 | 6 | 3,741 | back (not recorded in 1924) |
| 1923 | 6 | 3,822 | back (not recorded in 1921–1922) |
| 1920 | 15 | 2,131 | ▲ 254 |
| 1919 | 12 | 2,385 | ▲ 13 |
| 1918 | 12 | 2,398 | ▼ 498 |
| 1917 | 16 | 1,900 | ▼ 254 |
| 1916 | 19 | 1,646 | ▲ 1,436 |
| 1915 | 7 | 3,082 | ▼ 167 |
| 1914 | 6 | 2,915 | ▼ 642 |
| 1913 | 7 | 2,273 | ▼ 228 |
| 1912 | 7 | 2,045 | ▼ 508 |
| 1911 | 6 | 1,537 | new |
Notable people named Wladyslaw
- Wladyslaw Lizon is a Polish Canadian politician who served as a Conservative member of Parliament from 2011 to 2015.
- Wladyslaw Dutkiewicz was a Polish-born Australian artist and playwright who won multiple awards for his paintings.