Zoltan
Zoltan is a boy's name of Hungarian origin.
Meaning
Ruler, king, or sultan.
Origin and history
Zoltan is a male name of Hungarian origin, ultimately derived from a Turkic title meaning ruler or sultan. Historically popular in Hungary, it remains rare in the United States, given to only a small number of boys each year.
Popularity in the United States
1,024 babies in the United States have been named Zoltan since 1880. It ranks #3659 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1868.
States where it is most popular
- CA (37 %)
- NJ (23 %)
- PA (16 %)
- NY (15 %)
- CT (9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 76 |
| 1920-1930 | 106 |
| 1930-1940 | 40 |
| 1940-1950 | 14 |
| 1950-1960 | 45 |
| 1960-1970 | 189 |
| 1970-1980 | 112 |
| 1980-1990 | 58 |
| 1990-2000 | 81 |
| 2000-2010 | 108 |
| 2010-2019 | 136 |
| 2020-2029 | 59 |
Famous people named Zoltan
- Zoltán Kodály: Composer, Educator
- Zoltan Gera: Athlete, Soccer Player
Fun facts
- Zoltán was an early 10th-century Grand Prince of the Hungarians, establishing its deep historical heritage.
- The name entered the Hungarian language via Old Turkic, sharing an etymological root with the title 'sultan'.