Yaroslav
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Yaroslav first appeared in US Social Security records in 1998.
Over 257 babies have been named Yaroslav in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Yaroslav is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #7,816 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #7,816
- Total SSA Count
- 11
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About the Name Yaroslav
Yaroslav is a boy name .
Yaroslav is currently ranked #7,816 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Yaroslav include Yar, Yaro, Yaroy, Yaroie, Yaros, Yarosy, Yarosie, Lav, Lavy, Lavie, Yay, and Yaie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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