How Many People Are Named Turner?

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

Turner
Common
English occupational surname used as a first name

Turner means 'turner' or 'wheelwright', a very rare male name. Only 1 in 42,178 Americans share this name, making it quite unique among 7,824 living people today. It's a rising trend, peaking in 2019 with 263 births.

~333,512
Living in US
1 in 994
Americans
2019
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Turner, wheelwright
🌐
Origin
English occupational surname used as a first name
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 33
Personality Traits
Determined Adventurous Practical
33
Life Path Number

Life-path number 33 signifies a person who's destined to make a significant impact through their work and relationships.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

7,906
Worldwide Bearers
#91,771
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
7,824
🇲🇾 Malaysia
10
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
10
🇿🇲 Zambia
6
🇹🇷 Turkey
5
🇹🇭 Thailand
4
🇵🇪 Peru
4
🇧🇷 Brazil
3
🇦🇫 Afghanistan
3
🇮🇱 Israel
3

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
7,450 (95%)
♀ Female
374 (5%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 41
5,971
Would be under 30 (59%)
1,455
Would be 30–60 (14%)
2,741
Would be over 60 (27%)

All 10,167 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: 2019

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
97
Classic Feel
34
Modern Appeal
86
International
5

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

📜 Turner Through the Generations

Turner, a name steeped in history yet embracing modernity, has seen its popularity rise steadily. With 7,824 individuals bearing this surname-turned-first-name, it's a testament to its enduring appeal. The majority, 59%, are under 30, indicating a fresh wave of parents choosing this name for their children. Its peak year was 2019, with 263 births, suggesting a continued upward trajectory.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 659
Georgia 595
North Carolina 584
California 388
Alabama 345
Tennessee 338
Virginia 270
Florida 217
Ohio 180
South Carolina 174

⭐ Famous People Named Turner

Turner is a given name derived from turning. It may refer to:…

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✨ Similar Names to Turner

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Turner's English occupational surname used as a first name roots

📄 About the Name Turner

How Many People Have the Name Turner?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 333,512 people in the United States currently share the name Turner. That works out to roughly 1 in every 994 Americans, placing it in the Common category.

Is Turner a Common or Rare Name?

Turner is classified as Common. 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 Turner Mean?

Turner means "turner, wheelwright" and comes from English occupational surname used as a first name origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 33.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Turner in SSA data, approximately 95% are male and 5% are female.

When Was Turner Most Popular?

The name Turner reached peak popularity in 2019, with 263 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

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 Turner?

Approximately 333,512 people named Turner live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 333,512. That works out to roughly 1 in 994 Americans.

Is Turner a rare name?

Turner is classified as Common in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 994 Americans has this name.

What does the name Turner mean?

Turner means "turner, wheelwright" and comes from English occupational surname used as a first name origins.

Is Turner more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 95% of people named Turner are male and 5% are female.

When was Turner most popular?

Turner peaked in 2019 with 263 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

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 US333,512
All-Time Births333,512
1 in X1 in 994
RarityCommon
GenderMale
Avg Age41
Peak Year2019
World Rank#91,771
Male %95%
Female %5%

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Data Source

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

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.