Lohan

♂ Boy

Pronounced LOH-han /ˈloʊ.hɑn/Medium

Meaning: From Chinese luohan/lohan, 'an arhat; an enlightened Buddhist sage'; also an Irish surname (O'Leoghain); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Enlightened and worldly: Lohan is a Buddhist sage (luohan) — and an Irish surname. Soft, distinctive, and warm.

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Origin LowChinese, Irish

MeaningFrom Chinese luohan/lohan, 'an arhat; an enlightened Buddhist sage'; also an Irish surname (O'Leoghain); routes layered

U.S. rank (2025)#4330 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births24 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2025

Total births (all-time)≈ 77

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Lohan comes from Chinese luohan/lohan, 'an arhat; an enlightened Buddhist sage who has attained nirvana', and is also an Irish surname, O'Leoghain (routes layered, which we note; the surname Lohan). A soft, distinctive, worldly name.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, an-enlightened-sage-or-Irish-surname at the root, and worldly.

Did you know? Lohan (Chinese luohan) names an arhat — an enlightened Buddhist sage who has reached nirvana — and is also an Irish surname (Lindsay Lohan); a soft, distinctive, cross-cultural name.

Overall data confidence 50%

References — Lohan — routes layered

Variations

LohannLohaan

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lohan mean?

Lohan is Chinese for 'an enlightened Buddhist sage (an arhat)', and is also an Irish surname; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Lohan?

It's said LOH-han /ˈloʊ.hɑn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Lohan a boy or girl name?

Lohan is a boy's name.

How popular is Lohan?

Lohan is a rare name in the U.S.