How Many People Are Named Turner?

Complete statistics for the name Turner in the United States — including rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, and state data.

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Turner
Very Rare
10,178
Estimated People
1 in 32,423
1 in X Americans
2019
Peak Popularity
Male
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Origin
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Normalized logarithmic scale (0–100)

⚥ Gender Distribution
♂ Male
9,794 (96%)
♀ Female
384 (4%)
96%
male
📊 Age Distribution Analysis
Avg Age: 41

Population Share

📈 Popularity Over Time
📅 Decade-by-Decade Breakdown
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Alabama 345
Arkansas 82
Arizona 37
California 388
Colorado 56
Florida 217
Georgia 595
Iowa 17
Idaho 5
Illinois 109
Indiana 105
Kansas 53
Kentucky 55
Louisiana 28
Massachusetts 20
Maryland 15
Michigan 82
Minnesota 40
Missouri 112
Mississippi 134
North Carolina 584
Nebraska 101
New York 16
Ohio 180
Oklahoma 156
Oregon 21
Pennsylvania 99
South Carolina 174
South Dakota 5
Tennessee 338
Texas 659
Utah 30
Virginia 270
Washington 95
Wisconsin 129
🔎 Name Characteristics
Repeated characters 33.3%
Starts with "A" 0.0%
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📄 About the Name Turner

How Many People Have the Name Turner in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 10,178 people in the United States currently share the name Turner. That works out to roughly 1 in every 32,423 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category among all names tracked in US records. For context on where this falls on the full spectrum, see the name rarity guide.

Is Turner a Common or Rare Name?

Turner is classified as Very Rare when scored against the entire US population. Our rarity scale runs from Very Common (top names shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness when choosing a baby name, genealogists narrow down records, and curious individuals settle debates about their own identity.

What Does the Name Turner Mean?

The meaning, language of origin, cultural and religious background for Turner are covered in full on the Turner name meaning & origin page. For a broader look at thousands of names, browse the name meaning directory.

Gender Breakdown: Is Turner Male or Female?

Of all recorded bearers of Turner in SSA data, approximately 96% are male and 4% are female. Turner is used almost exclusively as a male name in the United States. See our guide to gender-neutral names for more on how naming norms evolve.

When Was Turner Most Popular?

The name Turner reached peak popularity in 2019, with 246 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Turner Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Turner across all 50 states. Highly populous states like California, Texas, and New York naturally show higher counts for almost every name simply due to population size.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures on this page 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.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Turner?

Approximately 10,178 people in the United States share the name Turner, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Turner a rare name?

Turner is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 32,423 Americans has this name.

What does the name Turner mean?

The meaning and origin of Turner is displayed in the Name Meaning and Origin section at the top of this page. Browse the name meaning directory at https://howmanyofme.site/name-meaning/ for more names.

Is Turner more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 96% of people named Turner are male and 4% are female. The predicted gender is Male.

When was Turner most popular?

The name Turner reached its peak in 2019, with 246 registrations that year.

Are these statistics exact?

No. All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. Exact real-time name counts are not publicly available. See the methodology page at https://howmanyofme.site/methodology/ for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Total People10,178
RarityVery Rare
1 in X1 in 32,423
GenderMale
Avg Age41
Peak Year2019
Male %96%
Female %4%

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