UK boy's name
Rostislav
A Slavic masculine name meaning "increasing glory" or "glory grows".
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.
Rostislav is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Rostislav popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2013 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4685, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2013, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2013 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.
Rostislav is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Rostislav. 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
- • Rostislav ranked #4685 for boys in England and Wales in 2013, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2013, when 3 boys were registered as Rostislav.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Rostislav as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4685
2013
Births in 2013
3
Latest year
Peak year
2013
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Rostislav mean?
The given name Rostislav is of Slavic origin, derived from the Old Church Slavonic words "rosti" meaning "to grow" and "slava" meaning "glory" or "fame." It is believed to have originated in the 9th or 10th century among the Slavic peoples of Central and Eastern Europe.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Rostislav can be found in the 9th century, when it was borne by a Prince of Great Moravia, Rostislav of Moravia (c. 820–870). He was a prominent ruler who played a significant role in the Christianization of the Moravian and Bohemian lands.
Another notable figure named Rostislav was Rostislav I of Kyiv (c. 912–977), a Prince of Kyivan Rus' who ruled from 944 to 972. He is remembered for his expansion of Rus' territories and his efforts to centralize power in Kyiv.
In the 12th century, Rostislav Mikhailovich (c. 1165–1212) was a prominent Russian prince who ruled over the principalities of Smolensk and Novgorod. He is credited with significant architectural achievements, including the construction of several churches and fortresses.
Another noteworthy individual with the name Rostislav was Rostislav Mikhailovich Muravyov-Apostol (1795–1853), a Russian statesman and military leader. He served as the Governor-General of the Caucasus region and played a crucial role in the Russian conquest of the area in the 19th century.
In more recent times, Rostislav Václavík (1892–1945) was a Czech painter and illustrator who is known for his works depicting Czech folklore and rural life. He is considered one of the most important representatives of the Czech Art Nouveau movement.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who bore the given name Rostislav, a name that has its roots in the Slavic languages and has been associated with concepts of growth, glory, and fame.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Rostislav by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Rostislav 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 | #4685 | 3 | 1 |
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FAQ
Rostislav: questions and answers
How popular is the name Rostislav in the UK right now?
In 2013, Rostislav was ranked #4685 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Rostislav most popular?
The peak year on record was 2013, with 3 babies registered as Rostislav in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Rostislav?
A Slavic masculine name meaning "increasing glory" or "glory grows".
How many people are called Rostislav in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Rostislav across the 1 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.