An uncommon Japanese pick — distinctive and rare.
a male given name from Japanese
Gohan is a boy's baby name of Japanese origin, famously borne by the character Son Gohan in the Dragon Ball Z anime series. In Japanese, gohan means 'cooked rice' or 'meal,' continuing the series' tradition of naming characters after foods. For anime fans worldwide, Gohan represents intelligence, strength, and the power of gentle determination.
Gohan climbed 5952 spots in the last 20 years — from #8399 to #2447.
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 224 | — |
| 2010s | 229 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 92 | — |
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 56 | #2447 |
| 2023 | 52 | #2554 |
| 2022 | 46 | #2800 |
| 2021 | 30 | #3676 |
| 2020 | 40 | #2944 |
| 2019 | 36 | #3216 |
| 2018 | 33 | #3401 |
| 2017 | 34 | #3336 |
| 2016 | 27 | #3916 |
| 2015 | 27 | #3920 |
| 2014 | 18 | #5124 |
| 2013 | 15 | #5755 |
| 2012 | 12 | #6755 |
| 2011 | 17 | #5282 |
| 2010 | 10 | #7778 |
| 2009 | 15 | #5902 |
| 2008 | 13 | #6530 |
| 2007 | 6 | #11412 |
| 2005 | 8 | #8550 |
| 2004 | 8 | #8399 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (2000–2024) · Methodology