A 1950s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Bohdan since 1917
Babies named Bohdan per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 17 |
| 1920s | 31 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 218 |
| 1960s | 117 |
| 1970s | 39 |
| 1980s | 22 |
| 1990s | 18 |
| 2000s | 137 |
| 2010s | 203 |
| 2020s | 123 |
Meaning & origin
Bohdan is a Slavic name meaning 'given by God,' rooted in the Eastern Orthodox tradition. First recorded in the United States in 1917, it peaked in popularity in 1952 and has been rising again since 1994. As of 2025, it ranks 3,658 with an incidence of 1 in 56,936 boys. The name reflects a strong cultural heritage, particularly in Ukrainian and Polish communities.
Bohdan is a Slavic compound of the elements bogu (god) and danu (given), literally meaning 'given by God.' It is a traditional name in Ukraine, Poland, and other Slavic countries, often associated with the Eastern Orthodox tradition. The name has been borne by several historical figures, including Bohdan Khmelnytsky, a 17th-century Ukrainian military leader.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Bohdik, Bodia, Dan
Sibling names for Bohdan
Names that share Bohdan's style, for a brother or sister.
