UK boy's name
Miklos
A masculine name of Hungarian origin meaning "victorious people".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2013. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Miklos is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Miklos popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2013 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3822, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2010, with 4 births.
This profile covers 11 England and Wales registrations across 3 recorded years from 2010 to 2013. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 11 living people in the UK are called Miklos. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2014 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Miklos ranked #3822 for boys in England and Wales in 2013, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2010, when 4 boys were registered as Miklos.
- • About 11 living people in the UK are estimated to have Miklos as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3822
2013
Births in 2013
4
Latest year
Peak year
2010
4 births
Estimated living
11
2026
Meaning
What does Miklos mean?
The name Miklos is derived from the Hungarian form of the name Michael, which ultimately traces its origins back to the Hebrew name Mikhail. The name Mikhail is composed of the elements "mi" meaning "who" and "kha'el" meaning "is like God."
The name Miklos first appeared in Hungary during the 10th century, following the Magyar tribes' adoption of Christianity. It quickly became a popular name among the Hungarian nobility and royalty. One of the earliest recorded bearers of the name was Miklos Koncsag, a Hungarian military commander who fought against the Mongol invasion in the 13th century.
During the Middle Ages, the name Miklos was associated with several prominent figures in Hungarian history. Miklos Zrinyi (1620-1664) was a Croatian-Hungarian military leader, statesman, and poet, who played a crucial role in defending the Kingdom of Hungary against Ottoman Turkish invasions. Miklos Istvánffy (1538-1615) was a Hungarian historian and statesman, best known for his work Historiarum de rebus Ungaricis, a chronicle of Hungarian history from 1490 to 1606.
In the 19th century, Miklos Barabas (1810-1898) was a prominent Hungarian painter and portraitist, renowned for his portraits of notable figures in Hungarian society. Miklos Ybl (1814-1891) was a celebrated Hungarian architect and a leading figure in the Hungarian Romantic movement, responsible for the design of several iconic buildings in Budapest, including the Hungarian State Opera House.
In the 20th century, Miklos Horthy (1868-1957) was a Hungarian admiral and statesman, who served as the Regent of the Kingdom of Hungary from 1920 to 1944. Miklos Radnoti (1909-1944) was a Hungarian poet and writer, who is considered one of the most influential figures in modern Hungarian literature. His poetry, which often explored themes of existentialism and the human condition, gained widespread recognition and acclaim.
Throughout its history, the name Miklos has maintained a strong connection to Hungarian culture and heritage, embodying the country's rich tradition and national identity.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Miklos over time
The chart below shows babies named Miklos registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2010 to 2013. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Miklos, the clearest high point is 2010. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2013, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Miklos by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Miklos was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4164 | 11 | 3 |
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- Mohammad 25,910
- Morgan 15,994
- Muhammed 11,527
- Mark 11,336
- Marcus 11,257
- Maxwell 10,006
FAQ
Miklos: questions and answers
How popular is the name Miklos in the UK right now?
In 2013, Miklos was ranked #3822 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Miklos most popular?
The peak year on record was 2010, with 4 babies registered as Miklos in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Miklos?
A masculine name of Hungarian origin meaning "victorious people".
How many people are called Miklos in the UK?
A total of 11 babies have been registered as Miklos across the 3 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.