How Many People Are Named Turhan?

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

Turhan
Very Rare
Turkish

Turhan means 'ruler' and is very rare, with only 1 in 1,463,630 Americans sharing this name. That's just 225 people in the U.S. today, and it peaked in popularity back in 1946.

~225
Living in US
1 in 1,463,630
Americans
1946
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Ruler
🌐
Origin
Turkish
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Determined Strong Confident
1
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 1 are natural leaders, independent, and ambitious.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

18,803
Worldwide Bearers
#39,604
Global Rank
🇹🇷 Turkey
17,128
🇺🇸 United States
343
🇧🇬 Bulgaria
322
🇩🇪 Germany
259
🇮🇩 Indonesia
166
🇨🇾 Northern Cyprus
153
🇪🇬 Egypt
87
🇬🇧 England
59
🇽🇰 Kosovo
35
🇨🇭 Switzerland
33

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
225 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 55
20
Would be under 30 (7%)
152
Would be 30–60 (55%)
105
Would be over 60 (38%)

All 277 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: 1946

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
72
Classic Feel
61
Modern Appeal
39
International
97

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

📜 Turhan Through the Generations

Turhan has seen a steady presence throughout the decades, though its peak was in 1946 when 13 babies were given this name. Today, the majority of people named Turhan are aged between 30 and 60, making up 55% of the total. The name's stability suggests it's a blend of classic and modern appeal, with a slight skew towards middle-aged individuals.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 6

✨ Similar Names to Turhan

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Turhan's Turkish roots

📄 About the Name Turhan

How Many People Have the Name Turhan?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 225 people in the United States currently share the name Turhan. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,463,630 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Turhan a Common or Rare Name?

Turhan 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 Turhan Mean?

Turhan means "ruler" and comes from Turkish origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Turhan Most Popular?

The name Turhan reached peak popularity in 1946, with 13 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 Turhan?

Approximately 225 people named Turhan live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 277. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,463,630 Americans.

Is Turhan a rare name?

Turhan is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,463,630 Americans has this name.

What does the name Turhan mean?

Turhan means "ruler" and comes from Turkish origins.

Is Turhan more male or female?

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

When was Turhan most popular?

Turhan peaked in 1946 with 13 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 US225
All-Time Births277
1 in X1 in 1,463,630
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age55
Peak Year1946
World Rank#39,604
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.