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Zalan

Boy name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Zalan: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 3 births in 2019.

The name Zalan has Hungarian origins, derived from the word "zöld" meaning "green" or from the Slavic root "zelen" with the same sense, evoking nature and vitality. While not common in Scotland, it has been used occasionally since the 1970s, reflecting broader multicultural naming trends. Notable bearers include Hungarian footballer Zalan Kemeny and the 19th-century poet Zalan Torok. The name shares its etymological root with the Hungarian word for green, linking it to landscapes and forests rather than

Boy 1 of 52 years

Peak year
20193 babies
Latest (2019)
#7013 babies
Total births
3since 2019
5-year trend
≈ stablevs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2019 · 3
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).