Gohan Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Japanese
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Gohan means 'cooked rice' in Japanese and is also the name of a character in Dragon Ball.
Meaning of the Name Gohan
Gohan is a name of Japanese origin. It is derived from the Japanese words 'go', which means 'rice', and 'han', which means 'cooked'. In Japanese culture, rice is a staple food and a symbol of abundance and prosperity. Gohan is also the name of a popular character in the manga and anime series Dragon Ball, where it is the given name of the half-human, half-Saiyan son of Goku and Chichi.
Popularity of the Name Gohan
The popularity for the name Gohan peaked in popularity in the year 2022 with 45 births, which ranked number 6,257 out of 29,174 unique names for that year. Gohan had the most male births in 2022 with 45, which ranked number 2,809 out of 14,255 male names. The number of births for the name Gohan has increased sharply over the last ten years from 12 births to 45 births, an increase of 275.00%. Among males, Gohan has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 12 births to 45 births, an increase of 275.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Gohan
- 20 Year Trend of Gohan: 400.00%
- 10 Year Trend of Gohan: 275.00%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Gohan: 275.00%
Popularity of Gohan by State
For males, Gohan was most popular in Western states with 10 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in CA, with 10 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Gohan. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | 10 | 1627 | < 5 | N/A |
| TX | 10 | 1664 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Gohan
- Total Births of Gohan: 51 (14.13%)
- Male Births of Gohan: 51 (14.13%)
Given the upward trend of Gohan over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 14.13% increase in total births, for a total of 51 births in 2024. Male births for Gohan have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 51 male births in 2024, an increase of 14.13%.