Meaning and history
Zoltán is a Hungarian masculine name derived from sultan, a title ultimately from Arabic meaning “authority” or “ruler.” The name entered Hungarian use in the medieval period and was revived in the nineteenth century. Composer Zoltán Kodály and footballer Zoltán Gera are notable bearers.
20062006: 9 births, rank #7,998
2007: 10 births, rank #7,590
2008: 12 births, rank #6,763
2009: 14 births, rank #6,095
2010: 14 births, rank #6,036
20112011: 11 births, rank #7,009
2012: 13 births, rank #6,306
2013: 17 births, rank #5,171
2014: 13 births, rank #6,307
2015: 15 births, rank #5,746
20162016: 16 births, rank #5,555
2017: 14 births, rank #6,060
2018: 14 births, rank #6,036
2019: 9 births, rank #8,215
2020: 10 births, rank #7,502
20212021: 10 births, rank #7,587
2022: 13 births, rank #6,479
2023: 10 births, rank #7,738
2024: 11 births, rank #7,257
20252025: 5 births, rank #12,008
In 2025, 5 babies were recorded with the name Zoltán, ranking #12,008 among boys.