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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Zoltan — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Zolie|Zomari
EnglishBoy↑↑ Surging

Zoltan

ZOHL-tahn · 2 syllables

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#7723
↑↑ Surging
#7723
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 10
Peak rank
#6820 in 2022
5yr change
+521 ranks
Birth frequency
3.1 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #7723 · Rising since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

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Top 200 boy names
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Zoltan

Popularity score: 10  ·  SSA Rank: #7723

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
84
Higher than 84% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑↑ Surging
+521 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
16 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class

Zoltan is surging in popularity right now.

Meaning Depth37% of score
60
Name Trend28% of score
88
Uniqueness20% of score
55
Feasibility15% of score
50

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
HungarianClassicStrong2-syllableGreek RootMasculineGoldenRareTraditionalEastern European
Character
fierce determinationbold leadershipunwavering strengthpassionate intensitycommanding presence
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Zoltans

dedicatedversatileexpressiveinnovativepedagogical
STRONG
High confidence

Zoltan is an English boy name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #7723 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑↑ Surging · +521 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#7723 · very rare
Zoltan at a Glance
Meaning:From Greek xanthos meaning 'golden' or 'yellow'. Popular in Hungary as a traditional given name with strong cultural roots.
Language root:Hungarian · Greek (Xanthos)
Peak rank:#6820 in 2022
5yr change:+521 ranks
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers
Zoltan Kodály
Composer and music educator
Zoltan Harkány
Actor
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Zoltan · Overview
Summary

Zoltan is an English boy name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #7723 in the US in 2024.

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Zoltan scores 84/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Surging fast
Rank has moved 521 positions in the last year. Exceptional momentum.
Classic · Strong character
Zoltan carries a bold, serious quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Rising very fast
Zoltan is surging. If the trend continues, it may become significantly more common within 2-3 years.
Domain taken
zoltan.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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