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UK girl's name

Cansu

A Turkish feminine name meaning "life" or "lively".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Cansu is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Cansu popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5891, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1998, with 10 births.

This profile covers 87 England and Wales registrations across 16 recorded years from 1996 to 2024. 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 30% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 86 living people in the UK are called Cansu. 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 2025 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Cansu ranked #5891 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 1998, when 10 girls were registered as Cansu.
  • About 86 living people in the UK are estimated to have Cansu as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#5891

2024

Births in 2024

3

Latest year

Peak year

1998

10 births

Estimated living

86

2026

Meaning

What does Cansu mean?

Cansu is a Turkish name derived from the words "can" meaning "life" and "su" meaning "water". It is a relatively modern Turkish name that gained popularity in the late 20th century, reflecting the cultural significance of water as a source of life and sustenance.

The name Cansu has its roots in the rich linguistic and cultural heritage of the Turkish people. The Turkic languages, which include Turkish, have a long history dating back to ancient civilizations in Central Asia. While the exact origins of the name Cansu are not precisely documented, it is believed to have emerged as a combination of two common words in the Turkish language.

Historically, names in Turkish culture often carried symbolic meanings or reflected aspects of nature, and Cansu fits this tradition. The name's association with water and life may have held special significance in an arid region where access to water was essential for survival and prosperity.

One of the earliest recorded references to the name Cansu can be found in Turkish literary works from the late 20th century. As the name gained popularity, it began appearing in various forms of media and cultural expressions.

Several notable individuals have borne the name Cansu throughout history. One of the earliest was Cansu Dere (born 1980), a Turkish actress and model who rose to fame in the early 2000s. Another prominent figure is Cansu Özdemir (born 1992), a Turkish professional basketball player who has represented the Turkish national team.

In the realm of sports, Cansu Aydemir (born 1993) is a Turkish taekwondo practitioner who has won medals at international competitions. Cansu Dikbayır (born 1995) is a Turkish volleyball player who has played for the Turkish national team and various professional clubs.

Additionally, Cansu Köksal (born 1988) is a Turkish singer and songwriter who has released several successful albums and gained popularity in the Turkish music industry.

These individuals, spanning different fields and generations, have contributed to the recognition and popularity of the name Cansu, while also reflecting its cultural significance and versatility.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Cansu over time

The chart below shows babies named Cansu registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Cansu, the clearest high point is 1998. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2024, compared with 10 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Cansu
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Decades

Cansu by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Cansu 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 #5891 3 1
2010s #3930 23 4
2000s #3611 38 7
1990s #2782 23 4

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FAQ

Cansu: questions and answers

How popular is the name Cansu in the UK right now?

In 2024, Cansu was ranked #5891 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Cansu most popular?

The peak year on record was 1998, with 10 babies registered as Cansu in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Cansu?

A Turkish feminine name meaning "life" or "lively".

How many people are called Cansu in the UK?

A total of 87 babies have been registered as Cansu across the 16 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.