Zoltan
From Hungarian Zoltán, from szultán (“sultan”), from Ottoman Turkish سلطان (sultan), from Arabic سُلْطَان (sulṭān, “ruler”).
Every Zoltan since 1912 — 1,024 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Zoltan
Zoltan is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #13,919 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1912, 1,024 American babies have been named Zoltan. Its peak came in 1967, when 25 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1960s.
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 Zoltan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Zoltan year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | #13,919 |
| 2024 | 11 | #7,762 |
| 2023 | 10 | #8,249 |
| 2022 | 13 | #6,825 |
| 2021 | 10 | #8,161 |
| 2020 | 10 | #8,065 |
| 2019 | 9 | #8,880 |
| 2018 | 14 | #6,343 |
| 2017 | 14 | #6,335 |
| 2016 | 16 | #5,786 |
| 2015 | 15 | #5,995 |
| 2014 | 13 | #6,630 |
| 2013 | 17 | #5,403 |
| 2012 | 13 | #6,622 |
| 2011 | 11 | #7,498 |
| 2010 | 14 | #6,357 |
| 2009 | 14 | #6,432 |
| 2008 | 12 | #7,184 |
| 2007 | 10 | #8,168 |
| 2006 | 9 | #8,729 |
| 2005 | 11 | #7,093 |
| 2004 | 10 | #7,532 |
| 2003 | 9 | #7,826 |
| 2002 | 10 | #7,052 |
| 2001 | 7 | #9,240 |
| 2000 | 16 | #4,784 |
| 1995 | 11 | #5,499 |
| 1990 | 6 | #8,115 |
| 1985 | 11 | #4,051 |
| 1980 | 6 | #6,247 |
| 1975 | 11 | #3,427 |
| 1970 | 15 | #2,508 |
| 1965 | 12 | #2,475 |
| 1960 | 24 | #1,691 |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | 9 | #3,021 |
| 1925 | 11 | #2,754 |
| 1920 | 18 | #1,965 |
| 1915 | 14 | #2,069 |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Zoltan
- Zoltan Sarosy Religious figure · 1906–2017
- Zoltan Sabo Soccer player · b. 1972
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Zoltan mean?
From Hungarian Zoltán, from szultán (“sultan”), from Ottoman Turkish سلطان (sultan), from Arabic سُلْطَان (sulṭān, “ruler”).
How popular is the name Zoltan in 2025?
Zoltan ranked #13,919 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Zoltan?
1,024 babies have been named Zoltan in the United States since 1912, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Zoltan most popular?
Zoltan peaked in 1967, when 25 newborns received the name.
Is Zoltan a boy or girl name?
Zoltan is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Zoltan rising or falling?
Zoltan is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Zoltan?
Well-known people named Zoltan include Zoltan Sarosy (religious figure), Zoltan Sabo (soccer player).