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Milosz

Boy name · 37 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Milosz: 37 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 6 births in 2008.

Milosz is a name of Slavic origin, primarily Polish, derived from the element *milu* meaning "dear" or "beloved." It is most famously borne by the Polish-American poet and Nobel laureate Czesław Miłosz, whose profound work earned him the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1980. The name also carries weight in history through Miloš Obrenović, a 19th-century Serbian prince instrumental in the country's independence. While not directly tied to a place, the root *mil* appears in many Slavic locations, such as Milówka in Poland. A notable cultural note: the name is sometimes encountered in Scotland due to Polish migration, making it a distinctive choice that bridges Eastern European heritage and modern Scottish life.

Boy 8 of 52 years

Peak year
20086 babies
Latest (2020)
#5994 babies
Total births
37since 2007
5-year trend
▼ 12%vs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2008 · 6
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).