How Many People Are Named Okan?

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

Okan
Very Rare
Turkish

Okan means 'to be strong' in Turkish, making it a rare gem among names. Only 11 people named Okan live in the US today, which means 1 in 30,293,656 Americans share this unique name. The majority of Okans are under 30, with the peak birth year being 2009.

~138
Living in US
1 in 2,401,806
Americans
2009
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
To be strong
🌐
Origin
Turkish
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Strong Determined Confident
5
Life Path Number

Life-path number 5 represents freedom, adventure, and change.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

60,844
Worldwide Bearers
#15,688
Global Rank
🇹🇷 Turkey
55,472
🇪🇹 Ethiopia
2,543
🇩🇪 Germany
455
🇨🇾 Northern Cyprus
316
🇺🇸 United States
237
🇳🇬 Nigeria
208
🇮🇩 Indonesia
184
🇳🇱 Netherlands
144
🇬🇧 England
139
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
111

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
11 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 17
11
Would be under 30 (100%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 11 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: 2009

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
12
Classic Feel
11
Modern Appeal
100
International
99

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

📜 Okan Through the Generations

Okan, a name that's been around since 2009, has seen steady growth but remains very rare in the United States. With only 11 individuals bearing this name, it's clear that Okan is a modern choice, favored by younger parents. The name's popularity peaked in 2009 with six births, and today, all Okans are under 30, indicating its status as a genuinely contemporary name.

✨ Similar Names to Okan

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Okan's Turkish roots

📄 About the Name Okan

How Many People Have the Name Okan?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 138 people in the United States currently share the name Okan. That works out to roughly 1 in every 2,401,806 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Okan a Common or Rare Name?

Okan 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 Okan Mean?

Okan means "to be strong" and comes from Turkish origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Okan Most Popular?

The name Okan reached peak popularity in 2009, with 6 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 Okan?

Approximately 138 people named Okan live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 138. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,401,806 Americans.

Is Okan a rare name?

Okan is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 2,401,806 Americans has this name.

What does the name Okan mean?

Okan means "to be strong" and comes from Turkish origins.

Is Okan more male or female?

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

When was Okan most popular?

Okan peaked in 2009 with 6 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 US138
All-Time Births138
1 in X1 in 2,401,806
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age17
Peak Year2009
World Rank#15,688
Male %100%
Female %0%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.