Laszlo
Meaningglorious rule · Hungarian
- US rank
- #3,513
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,580 in 1966
32 babies were named Laszlo in the US in 2025. It has climbed 221 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1957–2025
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Laszlo you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 53,476 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Laszlo, 32 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Laszlo would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryLaszlo first shows up in US birth records in 1957, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 68 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1966, when it reached #1,580.
- Then vs nowLaszlo is 4.6× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 243,902 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 53,476.
- TrendLaszlo has climbed 221 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #3,513. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn Hungarian, Laszlo means “glorious rule”.
About the name Laszlo
Laszlo is a boy name meaning “glorious rule”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with L and ending in “-zlo”. US birth records list Laszlo for boys from 1957 to 2025, in 67 of those 69 years. Its best year was 1966, when it ranked #1,580 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #3,513, with 32 babies.
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 8.1 | 123,457 boys |
| 1960s | 9.7 | 103,306 boys |
| 1970s | 5.9 | 170,358 boys |
| 1980s | 4.2 | 239,234 boys |
| 1990s | 4.4 | 225,734 boys |
| 2000s | 7.2 | 138,696 boys |
| 2010s | 13 | 78,309 boys |
| 2020s | 17 | 59,113 boys |
Questions about the name Laszlo
What does the name Laszlo mean?
Laszlo means “glorious rule” in Hungarian.
Is Laszlo a boy or girl name?
Laszlo is a boy name.
How popular is the name Laszlo?
Laszlo ranked #3,513 for US boys in 2025, given to 32 babies. Its best year was 1966 (#1,580).