UK girl's name
Cemre
A Turkish feminine name meaning "dewdrop" or "dew pearl".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2022. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Cemre is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Cemre popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2022 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5669, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2013, with 10 births.
This profile covers 46 England and Wales registrations across 10 recorded years from 2004 to 2022. 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 46 living people in the UK are called Cemre. 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 2023 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Cemre ranked #5669 for girls in England and Wales in 2022, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2013, when 10 girls were registered as Cemre.
- • About 46 living people in the UK are estimated to have Cemre as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5669
2022
Births in 2022
3
Latest year
Peak year
2013
10 births
Estimated living
46
2026
Meaning
What does Cemre mean?
The name Cemre has its origins in the Turkish language and culture. It is believed to be derived from the Persian word "cemre," which means "dew" or "dewdrop." This name came into use during the Ottoman Empire period, which lasted from the 13th to the 20th centuries.
The name Cemre is closely associated with the arrival of spring in Turkish culture. It is often given to girls born during the spring season, symbolizing the renewal and freshness of nature. The name has a poetic and romantic connotation, evoking images of glistening dewdrops on blades of grass or flower petals at the dawn of a new season.
While the name Cemre does not have any direct references in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it has been a part of Turkish naming traditions for centuries. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Ottoman Empire's census records from the 16th century.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Cemre. One such person was Cemre Sultan, who lived from 1534 to 1605. She was a daughter of the Ottoman Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent and played a significant role in the Ottoman court's political affairs.
Another prominent figure was Cemre Melek Hanım, a Turkish activist who lived from 1878 to 1957. She was a pioneering advocate for women's rights and education in the late Ottoman Empire and the early years of the Turkish Republic.
In the field of literature, Cemre Yesil (1972-present) is a renowned Turkish author and journalist. Her works have explored themes of identity, family, and societal issues, earning her critical acclaim and numerous awards.
Cemre Yeşil Göğcen (1892-1975) was a Turkish painter and one of the first female artists to receive formal training in the Ottoman Empire. Her vibrant paintings depicting Turkish culture and landscapes have been widely celebrated and exhibited in various museums.
Finally, Cemre Fırat (1988-present) is a contemporary Turkish actress known for her roles in popular television series and films. Her performances have garnered her several accolades and a dedicated following among Turkish audiences.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Cemre over time
The chart below shows babies named Cemre registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2004 to 2022. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Cemre, the clearest high point is 2013. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2022, compared with 10 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Cemre by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Cemre 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 | #5581 | 6 | 2 |
| 2010s | #4303 | 37 | 7 |
| 2000s | #4598 | 3 | 1 |
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- Courtney 23,162
- Chelsea 13,049
- Clara 9,435
- Connie 8,402
- Catherine 8,376
- Charlie 7,964
- Cerys 7,506
- Casey 7,018
- Cara 6,375
FAQ
Cemre: questions and answers
How popular is the name Cemre in the UK right now?
In 2022, Cemre was ranked #5669 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Cemre most popular?
The peak year on record was 2013, with 10 babies registered as Cemre in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Cemre?
A Turkish feminine name meaning "dewdrop" or "dew pearl".
How many people are called Cemre in the UK?
A total of 46 babies have been registered as Cemre across the 10 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.