How Many People Are Named Ekrem?

Complete statistics for the name Ekrem: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Ekrem
Very Rare
Arabic

Ekrem means 'ruler' in Arabic, making it a name of authority and leadership. Only 45 people named Ekrem live in the US today, which means 1 in 7,395,823 Americans have this name, making it very rare indeed. The majority of people named Ekrem are under 30, giving it a truly modern feel.

~45
Living in US
1 in 7,395,823
Americans
2010
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Ruler
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Turquoise
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 7
Personality Traits
Confident Determined Ambitious
7
Life Path Number

Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

112,931
Worldwide Bearers
#9,112
Global Rank
🇹🇷 Turkey
99,329
🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina
3,397
🇽🇰 Kosovo
2,622
🇩🇪 Germany
1,211
🇲🇰 North Macedonia
911
🇷🇸 Serbia
865
🇺🇸 United States
429
🇨🇾 Northern Cyprus
388
🇧🇬 Bulgaria
319
🇷🇺 Russia
290

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
45 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 12
45
Would be under 30 (100%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 45 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2010

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
41
Classic Feel
13
Modern Appeal
100
International
99

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Ekrem Through the Generations

Ekrem saw its peak popularity in 2010 with seven births, but it's remained stable since then. Today, all 45 people named Ekrem are under 30, indicating it's a name embraced by younger generations. With an average age of just 12, Ekrem is a name that's still growing in popularity among young families.

✨ Similar Names to Ekrem

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Ekrem's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Ekrem

How Many People Have the Name Ekrem?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 45 people in the United States currently share the name Ekrem. That works out to roughly 1 in every 7,395,823 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Ekrem a Common or Rare Name?

Ekrem is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Ekrem Mean?

Ekrem means "ruler" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Ekrem in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Ekrem Most Popular?

The name Ekrem reached peak popularity in 2010, with 7 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Ekrem?

Approximately 45 people named Ekrem live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 45. That works out to roughly 1 in 7,395,823 Americans.

Is Ekrem a rare name?

Ekrem is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 7,395,823 Americans has this name.

What does the name Ekrem mean?

Ekrem means "ruler" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Ekrem more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Ekrem are male and 0% are female.

When was Ekrem most popular?

Ekrem peaked in 2010 with 7 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US45
All-Time Births45
1 in X1 in 7,395,823
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age12
Peak Year2010
World Rank#9,112
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.