Rising since 2012, #1,585 for boys today.
Popularity of Zohan since 2012
Babies named Zohan per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2010s | 119 |
| 2020s | 483 |
Meaning & origin
Zohan is a modern boy's name that entered U.S. birth records in 2012. In 2022 it ranked 1585, with approximately 1 in 15963 newborn boys given the name. Its peak year so far is 2022, and its trajectory has been rising since 2012. The name is most popular in New York, Michigan, and Virginia. Its origin is uncertain but may be an invented name inspired by the 2008 film 'You Don't Mess with the Zohan'. Zohan has no known variants or established nicknames, and its meaning is not historically rooted. The name's steady ascent in use suggests it resonates with modern naming trends favoring distinctive, sonorous names.
Zohan first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2012. Its origin is uncertain, but it may have been inspired by the 2008 comedy film 'You Don't Mess with the Zohan' or formed as a modern invented name. It has risen steadily in use since its debut.
Where Zohan is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Zohan” around the world
Where Zohan lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
20
babies in 2024
Ireland
3
babies in 2025
Quebec
7
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Sibling names for Zohan
Names that share Zohan's style, for a brother or sister.
