Bogdan
From Proto-Slavic *Bogъdanъ, a calque of Ancient Greek Θεόδωρος (Theódōros, “Theodore”, literally “gift of God”).
Every Bogdan since 1954 — 779 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Bogdan
Bogdan is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,387 in 2025 with 34 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1954, 779 American babies have been named Bogdan. Its peak came in 2024, when 37 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Bogdan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Bogdan year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 34 | #3,387 |
| 2024 | 37 | #3,223 |
| 2023 | 28 | #3,899 |
| 2022 | 25 | #4,196 |
| 2021 | 35 | #3,309 |
| 2020 | 30 | #3,587 |
| 2019 | 36 | #3,210 |
| 2018 | 33 | #3,380 |
| 2017 | 30 | #3,597 |
| 2016 | 23 | #4,342 |
| 2015 | 28 | #3,792 |
| 2014 | 26 | #3,911 |
| 2013 | 20 | #4,641 |
| 2012 | 23 | #4,266 |
| 2011 | 15 | #5,696 |
| 2010 | 15 | #5,770 |
| 2009 | 12 | #6,856 |
| 2008 | 22 | #4,414 |
| 2007 | 24 | #4,136 |
| 2006 | 22 | #4,240 |
| 2005 | 17 | #4,844 |
| 2004 | 19 | #4,441 |
| 2003 | 19 | #4,297 |
| 2002 | 15 | #4,936 |
| 2001 | 16 | #4,699 |
| 2000 | 12 | #5,615 |
| 1995 | 9 | #5,975 |
| 1990 | 6 | #7,276 |
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| 1980 | 5 | #6,354 |
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Famous people named Bogdan
- Bogdan Filov Archaeologist · 1883–1945
- Bogdan Tanjević Basketball player · b. 1947
- Bogdan Petriceicu Hasdeu Linguist · 1838–1907
- Bogdan Borusewicz Politician · b. 1949
- Bogdan Stelea Soccer player · b. 1967
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Bogdan mean?
From Proto-Slavic *Bogъdanъ, a calque of Ancient Greek Θεόδωρος (Theódōros, “Theodore”, literally “gift of God”).
How popular is the name Bogdan in 2025?
Bogdan ranked #3,387 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 34 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Bogdan?
779 babies have been named Bogdan in the United States since 1954, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Bogdan most popular?
Bogdan peaked in 2024, when 37 newborns received the name.
Is Bogdan a boy or girl name?
Bogdan is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Bogdan rising or falling?
Bogdan is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Bogdan?
Well-known people named Bogdan include Bogdan Filov (archaeologist), Bogdan Tanjević (basketball player), Bogdan Petriceicu Hasdeu (linguist).