UK boy's name
Vasileios
A masculine name of Greek origin meaning "royal" or "kingly".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Vasileios is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Vasileios popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5119, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2021, with 7 births.
This profile covers 51 England and Wales registrations across 11 recorded years from 2007 to 2024. 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 43% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 51 living people in the UK are called Vasileios. 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 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Vasileios ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2021, when 7 boys were registered as Vasileios.
- • About 51 living people in the UK are estimated to have Vasileios as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5119
2024
Births in 2024
3
Latest year
Peak year
2021
7 births
Estimated living
51
2026
Meaning
What does Vasileios mean?
The given name Vasileios has its origins in the Greek language and culture, dating back to ancient times. It is derived from the Greek word "basileus," which means "king" or "ruler." This name was particularly popular among the ruling classes and nobility in ancient Greece.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Vasileios can be found in the writings of ancient Greek historians and philosophers. For example, Plutarch, the famous Greek biographer and essayist, mentioned a Vasileios who was a general in the army of Alexander the Great in the 4th century BCE.
In the Byzantine Empire, which lasted from the 4th to the 15th century CE, the name Vasileios gained significant prominence. Several Byzantine emperors bore this name, including Basil I (811-886 CE), who founded the Macedonian dynasty, and Basil II (958-1025 CE), known as "Bulgaroktonos" (the Bulgar-slayer) for his military victories against the Bulgarians.
Throughout history, numerous notable individuals have carried the name Vasileios. One of the most famous was Vasileios the Great (330-379 CE), a prominent Christian theologian and one of the Cappadocian Fathers. He played a crucial role in shaping the doctrine of the Trinity and is venerated as a saint in the Eastern Orthodox, Catholic, and Anglican churches.
Another notable figure was Vasileios Argyros (c. 1004-1064 CE), a Byzantine general and statesman who served as the megas doux (Commander-in-Chief) of the Byzantine navy. He played a significant role in the Byzantine conquest of Sicily and parts of Italy in the 11th century.
In the 19th century, Vasileios Konstantinou (1835-1920) was a Greek merchant and philanthropist who made significant contributions to the development of education in Greece. He founded several schools and donated funds for the establishment of educational institutions.
The name Vasileios has maintained its popularity throughout the centuries, reflecting its deep roots in Greek culture and history. It continues to be a popular choice for parents of Greek descent, carrying with it a sense of tradition and cultural heritage.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Vasileios over time
The chart below shows babies named Vasileios registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2007 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Vasileios, the clearest high point is 2021. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2024, compared with 7 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Vasileios by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Vasileios 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4362 | 16 | 4 |
| 2010s | #3406 | 31 | 6 |
| 2000s | #3589 | 4 | 1 |
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FAQ
Vasileios: questions and answers
How popular is the name Vasileios in the UK right now?
In 2024, Vasileios was ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Vasileios most popular?
The peak year on record was 2021, with 7 babies registered as Vasileios in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Vasileios?
A masculine name of Greek origin meaning "royal" or "kingly".
How many people are called Vasileios in the UK?
A total of 51 babies have been registered as Vasileios across the 11 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.