UK boy's name
Zlatan
A masculine name of Slavic origin meaning "gold" or "supreme".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Zlatan is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Zlatan popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4991, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2019, with 5 births.
This profile covers 15 England and Wales registrations across 4 recorded years from 2017 to 2023. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 60% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 15 living people in the UK are called Zlatan. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2024 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Zlatan ranked #4991 for boys in England and Wales in 2023, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2019, when 5 boys were registered as Zlatan.
- • About 15 living people in the UK are estimated to have Zlatan as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4991
2023
Births in 2023
3
Latest year
Peak year
2019
5 births
Estimated living
15
2026
Meaning
What does Zlatan mean?
The name Zlatan has its origins in the Slavic languages, particularly in the Bosnian and Serbian dialects. It is derived from the Slavic root "zlat," which means "gold" or "golden." The name's earliest known usage dates back to the Middle Ages, around the 12th or 13th century, in the regions of modern-day Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Croatia, and Montenegro.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Zlatan can be found in a medieval Bosnian manuscript from the 14th century, which chronicles the life of a nobleman named Zlatan Pavlović. This document suggests that the name was already in use among the nobility and upper classes of the region during that time period.
In the 15th century, a Serbian ruler named Zlatan Dušanović was recorded in historical texts as a minor nobleman who played a role in the conflicts between the Serbian principalities and the Ottoman Empire. His name serves as an early example of the name's usage among the ruling classes of the Serbian lands.
During the 16th century, a renowned Serbian poet and writer named Zlatan Filipović (1530-1590) gained recognition for his contributions to the literary tradition of the Balkans. His works, which included poetry and historical chronicles, helped to further popularize the name within the region.
In the 19th century, a Bosnian painter named Zlatan Kučanović (1820-1892) achieved acclaim for his landscapes and portraits, which captured the beauty of the Bosnian countryside and its people. His artwork is still celebrated as an important part of the cultural heritage of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Another notable figure with the name Zlatan was a Serbian military commander named Zlatan Radosavljević (1875-1941), who played a significant role in the Balkan Wars and World War I. He was highly decorated for his service and is remembered as a brave and skilled leader in the history of the Serbian military.
These examples demonstrate the long-standing presence and significance of the name Zlatan within the Slavic cultures of the Balkans, where it has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including nobility, artists, writers, and military leaders.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Zlatan over time
The chart below shows babies named Zlatan registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2017 to 2023. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Zlatan, the clearest high point is 2019. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2023, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Zlatan by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Zlatan was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4890 | 6 | 2 |
| 2010s | #3704 | 9 | 2 |
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FAQ
Zlatan: questions and answers
How popular is the name Zlatan in the UK right now?
In 2023, Zlatan was ranked #4991 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Zlatan most popular?
The peak year on record was 2019, with 5 babies registered as Zlatan in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Zlatan?
A masculine name of Slavic origin meaning "gold" or "supreme".
How many people are called Zlatan in the UK?
A total of 15 babies have been registered as Zlatan across the 4 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.