Gohan
Every Gohan since 2000 — 589 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Gohan
Gohan is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,851 in 2025 with 44 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2000, 589 American babies have been named Gohan. Its peak came in 2024, when 56 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 Gohan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Gohan year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 44 | #2,851 |
| 2024 | 56 | #2,453 |
| 2023 | 52 | #2,555 |
| 2022 | 46 | #2,805 |
| 2021 | 30 | #3,678 |
| 2020 | 40 | #2,944 |
| 2019 | 36 | #3,218 |
| 2018 | 33 | #3,401 |
| 2017 | 34 | #3,336 |
| 2016 | 27 | #3,917 |
| 2015 | 27 | #3,920 |
| 2014 | 18 | #5,125 |
| 2013 | 15 | #5,755 |
| 2012 | 12 | #6,757 |
| 2011 | 17 | #5,282 |
| 2010 | 10 | #7,778 |
| 2009 | 15 | #5,904 |
| 2008 | 13 | #6,531 |
| 2007 | 6 | #11,412 |
| 2006 | — | — |
| 2005 | 8 | #8,550 |
| 2004 | 8 | #8,399 |
| 2003 | 13 | #5,660 |
| 2002 | 9 | #7,242 |
| 2001 | 14 | #5,224 |
| 2000 | 6 | #9,512 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Gohan in 2025?
Gohan ranked #2,851 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 44 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Gohan?
589 babies have been named Gohan in the United States since 2000, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Gohan most popular?
Gohan peaked in 2024, when 56 newborns received the name.
Is Gohan a boy or girl name?
Gohan is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Gohan rising or falling?
Gohan is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.