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Zlatan

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Pronounced ZLAH-tahn /ˈzlɑ.tɑn/Medium

Meaning: From Slavic zlato, 'gold' — 'golden; made of gold'Low

In 30 seconds: Golden; made of gold: Zlatan is Slavic. Crisp, bold, and warm (said 'ZLAH-tahn').

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Origin LowSlavic

MeaningFrom Slavic zlato, 'gold' — 'golden; made of gold'

U.S. rank (2025)#8240 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births10 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2016

Total births (all-time)≈ 240

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

Zlatan comes from Slavic zlato, 'gold' — 'golden; made of gold'. Long used across the Balkans (made world-famous by footballer Zlatan Ibrahimovic). A crisp, bold name (said 'ZLAH-tahn'; nickname Zlat).

In the U.S. it appears in Balkan families. Rare, golden-and-made-of-gold at the root, and bold.

Did you know? Zlatan means 'golden; made of gold' in Slavic (from zlato, 'gold') — made famous by footballer Zlatan Ibrahimovic — crisp and bold (said 'ZLAH-tahn').

Overall data confidence 50%

References — Zlatan — Slavic etymology

Variations

ZlatkoZlatomir

Nicknames

Zlat

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Zlatan mean?

Zlatan is Slavic for 'golden; made of gold' (from zlato, 'gold').

How do you pronounce Zlatan?

It's said ZLAH-tahn /ˈzlɑ.tɑn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Zlatan a boy or girl name?

Zlatan is a boy's name.

How popular is Zlatan?

Zlatan is a rare name in the U.S.