Bogdan
Bogdan is a boy's name of Slavic origin.
Meaning
Given by God, gift of God.
Origin and history
Bogdan is a traditional Slavic name composed of elements meaning 'god' and 'given'. It is widely used across Eastern and Southeastern Europe. In the United States, it remains relatively uncommon but has seen steady usage.
Popularity in the United States
779 babies in the United States have been named Bogdan since 1880. It ranks #3897 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1738.
States where it is most popular
- IL (39.8 %)
- CA (30.5 %)
- FL (13.3 %)
- WA (7.8 %)
- NY (4.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 10 |
| 1960-1970 | 37 |
| 1970-1980 | 17 |
| 1980-1990 | 10 |
| 1990-2000 | 89 |
| 2000-2010 | 178 |
| 2010-2019 | 249 |
| 2020-2029 | 189 |
Famous people named Bogdan
- Bogdan Bogdanović: Basketball Player, Athlete
Fun facts
- The name Bogdan was created as a direct Slavic translation (calque) of the Greek name Theodoros.
- The name was borne by several medieval rulers of Moldavia and Wallachia.