Total births
873
Girls' name · since 1891
Vlasta
Since 1891, U.S. Social Security records show 873 babies named Vlasta, peaking in 1918. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 873
- total births
- 1891–1938
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 45%
- born in that decade
Vlasta is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 873 have been recorded since 1891.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Vlasta has been recorded 873 times among girls since 1891, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1910s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1891 to 1938.
- 873 total births
- 1891–1938 years on record
- 1910s peak decade
- 45% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
873 girls have been named Vlasta since 1891, peaking in the 1910s, last recorded in 1938.
- 873
- total births
- 1891–1938
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 45%
- born in that decade
1910s
Peak decade
45% of everyone ever named Vlasta was born in this single decade.
1918
Single peak year
62 babies were named Vlasta in 1918 - its busiest year on record.
Vlasta's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Vlasta's full recorded timeline at 1915, 67% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 33% in the earlier half -- usage has skewed toward the present, not a one-decade spike. Its quietest year on record was 1933, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1918 peak of 62 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Vlasta at a glance
Last recorded 1938Peak year
1918
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1891
Vlasta popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1891–1938
- Peak year (1918)
- 62
- Annual births at peak, across 48 years of records
Vlasta by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1910s was Vlasta's strongest decade.
389 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 45% of all-time use.
Vlasta births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1890s 47
1890s
47 births
- 1900s 112
1900s
112 births
- 1910s
1910s
389 births
- 1920s
1920s
269 births
- 1930s 56
1930s
56 births
What this shows Peak: 1910s at 389 births (45% of all-time use).
How Vlasta compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Vlasta's total volume
Vlasta vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Vlasta by state
Where Vlasta concentrates geographically, total births since 1891
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 232 | 26.6% |
| #2 | Illinois | | 161 | 18.4% |
| #3 | Nebraska | | 38 | 4.4% |
| #4 | New York | | 5 | 0.6% |
| #5 | Wisconsin | | 5 | 0.6% |
Texas share of Vlasta's total US births 26.6%
Even split
232 of 873 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Vlasta? ▼
873 babies have been named Vlasta since 1891. It was last recorded in 1938. The peak year was 1918 with 62 births.
When was Vlasta most popular? ▼
Vlasta was most popular in the 1910s decade with 389 total births. The single peak year was 1918.
Where is Vlasta most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Vlasta are Texas (232 births), Illinois (161 births), Nebraska (38 births).
How long has the name Vlasta been used? ▼
Records for Vlasta go back to 1891, giving 48 years of history through 1938.
What names are similar to Vlasta? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Vlada, Vladislava. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Vlasta's data
- Vlasta's decade-level peak was the 1910s (389 total births); usage has since declined to 56 in the 1930s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Vlastas (232 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Vlasta
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1891–1938 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Vlasta: Baby Name Since 1891 - 873 Births, Peak 1918." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/vlasta. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Vlasta draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.