Meaning and history
Zlatan is a South Slavic masculine name derived from the Slavic word zlato, meaning “gold.” It is especially used in Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian, Bulgarian, and Macedonian communities and can be interpreted as “golden.” Related names include Zlatko and the feminine Zlatana. The name’s imagery reflects the longstanding use of precious metals as symbols of value and brightness. Notable bearers include Swedish footballer Zlatan Ibrahimović, born to Balkan parents, and Bosnian writer and politician Zlatan Begić.
20062006: no US SSA record for this spelling
2007: no US SSA record for this spelling
2008: no US SSA record for this spelling
2009: 5 births, rank #12,491
2010: 16 births, rank #5,478
20112011: 6 births, rank #10,808
2012: 7 births, rank #9,709
2013: 10 births, rank #7,537
2014: 19 births, rank #4,866
2015: 16 births, rank #5,507
20162016: 25 births, rank #4,098
2017: 23 births, rank #4,331
2018: 18 births, rank #5,106
2019: 19 births, rank #4,951
2020: 12 births, rank #6,620
20212021: 16 births, rank #5,562
2022: 10 births, rank #7,768
2023: 16 births, rank #5,666
2024: 12 births, rank #6,832
20252025: 10 births, rank #7,679
In 2025, 10 babies were recorded with the name Zlatan, ranking #7,679 among boys.