Boy · #3,665 in 2026

Zsolt

Zsolt is a Hungarian masculine given name, originally a variant of Solt.

Current Rank
#3,665
Peak Rank
#3,665 (1960)
Total Babies
6
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1960
First Year
1960
Last Year
1960
Peak Year
#3665
Peak Rank
6
Total Count
1
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Zsolt

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Zsolt is a Hungarian masculine given name, originally a variant of Solt.

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The Story of Zsolt

Zsolt first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1960, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1960, when 6 Zsolts were born — ranking #3,665 that year. As of 2026, Zsolt ranks #3,665 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 6 Zsolts have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1960s through the 2020s.

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Notable people named Zsolt

A small selection from Wikipedia. Tap "Read more" below to see the full list on Wikipedia.

  • Zoltán of Hungary , also known as Zsolt
  • Zsolt Balázs (born 1988), Hungarian footballer
  • Zsolt Bárányos (born 1975), Hungarian footballer
  • Zsolt Baráth (born 1956), Hungarian politician
  • Zsolt Baumgartner (born 1981), Hungarian racing driver
  • Zsolt Bayer (born 1963), commentator for Magyar Hírlap
  • Zsolt Bedák (born 1983), Hungarian boxer
  • Zsolt Bodoni (born 1975), Hungarian painter

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Names that sound like Zsolt

Phonetically similar names — useful when Zsolt is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

  • Solt
  • Soult
  • Salt
  • Sold
  • Silt
  • Celt
  • Sault
  • Sult
  • Selt
  • Soled
  • Cilt
  • Sylt

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Zsolt

What does the name Zsolt mean?
Zsolt is a Hungarian masculine given name, originally a variant of Solt.
How popular is Zsolt in 2026?
In 2026, Zsolt ranks #3,665 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.
When was Zsolt most popular?
Zsolt reached its peak popularity in 1960, ranking #3,665 that year with 6 babies given the name.
Is Zsolt a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Zsolt is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Zsolt?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Zsolt include Darmon, Revell, Rus. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Zsolt

Zsolt is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1960 and has accumulated 6 births in the dataset. Zsolt's peak popularity came in 1960 when it ranked #3,665. Use the chart and map above to compare Zsolt's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.