Bohdan
Bohdan is a boy's name of Slavic origin.
Meaning
Given by God / God's gift.
Origin and history
Bohdan is a traditional Slavic name composed of elements meaning 'God' and 'given'. It is particularly popular in Ukraine, the Czech Republic, and Slovakia. In the United States, it remains a rare but recognizable choice often chosen by families honoring Eastern European heritage.
Popularity in the United States
925 babies in the United States have been named Bohdan since 1880. It ranks #3753 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1804.
States where it is most popular
- NY (75 %)
- PA (9.1 %)
- NJ (7.6 %)
- FL (4.5 %)
- CO (3.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 17 |
| 1920-1930 | 31 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 218 |
| 1960-1970 | 117 |
| 1970-1980 | 39 |
| 1980-1990 | 22 |
| 1990-2000 | 18 |
| 2000-2010 | 137 |
| 2010-2019 | 203 |
| 2020-2029 | 123 |
Famous people named Bohdan
- Bohdan Stupka: Actor
- Bohdan Bondarenko: Athlete, High Jumper
Nicknames
Bodhi, Bohdie
Fun facts
- Bohdan is an etymological calque of the Greek name Theodoros, combining 'bog' (god) and 'dan' (given).
- Bohdan Khmelnytsky was a famous 17th-century Ukrainian Cossack leader who led a historic uprising.