How Many People Are Named Zoltan?
Complete statistics for the name Zoltan: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Zoltan, a very rare male name, is held by just 730 people in the US, making up 1 in 452,364 Americans. Its peak popularity was in 1967 with 25 births, and today it's stable, sitting between classic and modern.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 53All 1,018 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1967Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Zoltan Through the Generations
Zoltan's journey through the generations shows a steady presence without dramatic peaks or declines. Born in 1967, its 25 births marked a high point, but the name's current stability suggests it's found a niche. Today, 32% of those named Zoltan are under 30, 29% are aged 30-60, and 39% are over 60, indicating a fairly even distribution across age groups.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Zoltan's Hungarian roots
📄 About the Name Zoltan
How Many People Have the Name Zoltan?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 159 people in the United States currently share the name Zoltan. That works out to roughly 1 in every 2,084,587 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Zoltan a Common or Rare Name?
Zoltan is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Zoltan Mean?
Zoltan means "Hungarian for 'protector'" and comes from Hungarian origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Zoltan in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Zoltan Most Popular?
The name Zoltan reached peak popularity in 1967, with 25 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Zoltan?
Approximately 159 people named Zoltan live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 159. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,084,587 Americans.
Is Zoltan a rare name?
Zoltan is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 2,084,587 Americans has this name.
What does the name Zoltan mean?
Zoltan means "Hungarian for 'protector'" and comes from Hungarian origins.
Is Zoltan more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Zoltan are male and 0% are female.
When was Zoltan most popular?
Zoltan peaked in 1967 with 25 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.