The nameOihan
Oihan is a Basque boy's name, rising in France since the 2000s.
- Boy's name
- Basque
Meaning
Oihan means "forest" in Basque.
Origin
Basque.
History
First found in France in 1993, Oihan has risen steadily and reached its highest level in the early 2020s, mostly in Nouvelle-Aquitaine.
Popularity of the name Oihan
Oihan in France
630thmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
2022peak year (95 births)
1,495babies named Oihan in France since 1900
Oihan was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 645 births over the decade, 43% of all recorded babies named Oihan. Its rise began around 2000, and it peaked in 2022. Half of all babies named Oihan in France were born before 2015, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 80 births a year on average, against 59 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Oihan mean?
Oihan means "forest" in Basque.
What is the origin of the name Oihan?
Basque.
Is Oihan a girl's or a boy's name?
Oihan is a boy's name.