UK boy's name
Bulut
A Turkish masculine name meaning "cloud".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2021. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Bulut is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Bulut popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2021 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4789, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2011, with 4 births.
This profile covers 18 England and Wales registrations across 5 recorded years from 2007 to 2021. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 75% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 18 living people in the UK are called Bulut. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2022 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Bulut ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales in 2021, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2011, when 4 boys were registered as Bulut.
- • About 18 living people in the UK are estimated to have Bulut as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4789
2021
Births in 2021
3
Latest year
Peak year
2011
4 births
Estimated living
18
2026
Meaning
What does Bulut mean?
The name Bulut is of Turkish origin, derived from the Turkish word "bulut" which means "cloud" in English. This name has its roots in the Turkish culture and language, which dates back centuries.
Bulut was a name used in the Ottoman Empire, which ruled over a vast territory spanning from Southeast Europe to the Middle East from the 14th to the early 20th century. During this time, the name was likely given to children with the hope that they would be as pure and free as clouds in the sky.
In Turkish mythology, clouds were often associated with gods and were seen as a symbol of strength and power. The name Bulut may have been inspired by this mythological connection, with parents bestowing this name upon their children as a sign of reverence or to wish them strength and resilience.
The earliest recorded use of the name Bulut can be traced back to the 16th century. One notable figure from this time period was Bulut Bey, a Turkish military commander who served under Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent during the Ottoman Empire's expansion into Europe.
Throughout history, several other individuals have carried the name Bulut. Among them was Bulut Aras, a Turkish poet and writer who lived in the 19th century and was known for his contributions to the Divan literature tradition. Another notable bearer of the name was Bulut Faik, a Turkish painter and artist from the early 20th century who was celebrated for his landscape and still life works.
In more recent times, Bulut Ariburnu was a renowned Turkish composer and conductor who lived from 1938 to 2003. His compositions blended traditional Turkish music with Western classical styles, earning him widespread recognition both in Turkey and internationally.
Another prominent figure named Bulut was Bulut Istanbulluoglu, a Turkish politician and member of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey, who served as a Member of Parliament from 1999 to 2007.
While the name Bulut may not be as common today as it once was, it still holds cultural significance and a rich historical background rooted in Turkish traditions and mythology.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Bulut over time
The chart below shows babies named Bulut registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2007 to 2021. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Bulut, the clearest high point is 2011. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2021, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Bulut by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Bulut was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4789 | 3 | 1 |
| 2010s | #3909 | 12 | 3 |
| 2000s | #4333 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Bulut
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- Ben 36,356
- Bradley 30,230
- Brandon 26,411
- Billy 18,608
- Bobby 16,904
- Blake 16,337
- Bailey 16,014
- Brody 7,230
- Beau 6,722
- Barnaby 5,284
- Brodie 4,801
FAQ
Bulut: questions and answers
How popular is the name Bulut in the UK right now?
In 2021, Bulut was ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Bulut most popular?
The peak year on record was 2011, with 4 babies registered as Bulut in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Bulut?
A Turkish masculine name meaning "cloud".
How many people are called Bulut in the UK?
A total of 18 babies have been registered as Bulut across the 5 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.