Laszlo
Laszlo is a boy's name of Hungarian origin.
Meaning
Glorious ruler or glorious rule.
Origin and history
Laszlo is the English and Latinized rendering of László, a traditional Hungarian masculine name of Slavic origin. It derives from Ladislaus, meaning glorious ruler. In the United States, it is an uncommon but distinct choice with steady, low-volume usage.
Popularity in the United States
1,057 babies in the United States have been named Laszlo since 1880. It ranks #3628 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1752.
States where it is most popular
- CA (57.8 %)
- NY (23.3 %)
- NJ (10.3 %)
- PA (4.3 %)
- TX (4.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 52 |
| 1960-1970 | 186 |
| 1970-1980 | 98 |
| 1980-1990 | 77 |
| 1990-2000 | 86 |
| 2000-2010 | 144 |
| 2010-2019 | 239 |
| 2020-2029 | 175 |
Famous people named Laszlo
- László Moholy-Nagy: Painter, Photographer
Fun facts
- The name was borne by several Hungarian kings, including Saint Ladislaus I.
- The character Laszlo Cravensworth in the comedy series What We Do in the Shadows brought the name to modern U.S. pop culture.