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Bohannon

♂ Boy

Pronounced boh-HAN-ən /boʊˈhæn.ən/Medium

Meaning: From the Irish surname O Buadhachain — 'a descendant of Buadhachan' (from buadhach, 'victorious')Low

In 30 seconds: A descendant of the victorious: Bohannon is an Irish surname — 'descendant of Buadhachan, the victorious'. Rugged, Americana, and warm (said 'boh-HAN-ən').
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Origin MediumIrish
MeaningFrom the Irish surname O Buadhachain — 'a descendant of Buadhachan' (from buadhach, 'victorious')
U.S. rank (2025)#9848 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2018
Total births (all-time)≈ 155

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202220142025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Bohannon comes from the Irish surname O Buadhachain — 'a descendant of Buadhachan', from buadhach, 'victorious'. A rugged, Americana surname-name (nickname Bo).

In the U.S. it appears as a fresh first name. Rare, a-descendant-of-the-victorious at the root, and rugged.

Did you know? Bohannon comes from the Irish O Buadhachain, 'a descendant of Buadhachan' (from buadhach, 'victorious') — a rugged, Americana surname-name (said 'boh-HAN-ən').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Bohannon — Irish surname etymology

Variations

BuchananBohanonBohanan

Nicknames

Bo

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Bohannon mean?

Bohannon is an Irish surname — 'a descendant of Buadhachan' (from 'victorious').

How do you pronounce Bohannon?

It's said boh-HAN-ən /boʊˈhæn.ən/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Bohannon a boy or girl name?

Bohannon is a boy's name.

How popular is Bohannon?

Bohannon is a rare name in the U.S.

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