Bohdan
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Ascending, healing; red-haired
Origin: Sanskrit/Irish
Popularity: Ranked #3673 in 2025 with 30 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Bohan, meaning ascending, healing; red-haired.
Similar names: bohan, bogdan, bohden, bohdi, bohdie, bohannon
Name length: 6 letters
How common is Bohdan? About 1 in 110,950 babies born in 2025 were named Bohdan, or roughly 0.1 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Bohdan
What does the name Bohdan mean?
Bohdan means “Ascending, healing; red-haired” from Sanskrit/Irish roots.
What is the origin of the name Bohdan?
Bohdan has Sanskrit/Irish origin. The traditional meaning is “Ascending, healing; red-haired”.
How popular is Bohdan?
Bohdan ranked #3658 in 2025 — given to 30 babies that year.
When was Bohdan most popular?
Bohdan peaked in 1952 with 35 babies registered that year.
Is Bohdan a boy or girl name?
Bohdan is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Bohdans in registered births are male.
Is the name Bohdan rising or falling in popularity?
Bohdan has risen 924 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #4582 in 2020 to #3658 in 2025.
How long has Bohdan been recorded?
Bohdan appears in birth records across 66 years — from 1917 through 2025.