UK girl's name
Ceylin
A feminine Turkish name associated with the color green.
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.
Ceylin is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Ceylin popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3695, with 6 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2011, with 8 births.
This profile covers 53 England and Wales registrations across 11 recorded years from 2007 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 75% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 53 living people in the UK are called Ceylin. 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
- • Ceylin ranked #3695 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 6 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2011, when 8 girls were registered as Ceylin.
- • About 53 living people in the UK are estimated to have Ceylin as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3695
2024
Births in 2024
6
Latest year
Peak year
2011
8 births
Estimated living
53
2026
Meaning
What does Ceylin mean?
The given name Ceylin has its origins in the Turkish language and culture. It is a relatively modern name, believed to have been derived from the Turkish word "ceylan," which means "deer" or "gazelle." The name likely emerged in the late 20th century, reflecting a trend of creating new names inspired by nature and wildlife.
While Ceylin does not have a long historical lineage or direct connections to ancient texts or religious scriptures, its roots in the Turkish language give it a distinct cultural identity. The name's association with the graceful and elegant deer or gazelle suggests that it was likely chosen for its positive connotations and symbolic meanings.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ceylin can be found in the late 1980s and early 1990s, as it gained popularity among Turkish families looking for unique and meaningful names for their children. However, it is worth noting that due to its relatively recent origin, there are no widely known historical figures or famous individuals from earlier eras who bore this name.
Nonetheless, here are five individuals named Ceylin who have achieved recognition in various fields:
1. Ceylin Ozok (born 1977) - A Turkish actress known for her roles in television series and films.
2. Ceylin Atik (born 1983) - A Turkish singer and songwriter who has released several successful albums.
3. Ceylin Kavukcu (born 1991) - A Turkish volleyball player who has represented her country in international competitions.
4. Ceylin Akgun (born 1988) - A Turkish-German writer and journalist known for her works exploring cultural identity and migration.
5. Ceylin Isik (born 1995) - A Turkish basketball player who has played for the national team and several professional clubs.
While the name Ceylin may not have a deeply rooted historical background, its increasing popularity in recent decades reflects the influence of modern naming trends and the desire to honor cultural heritage while embracing unique and nature-inspired names.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Ceylin over time
The chart below shows babies named Ceylin registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2007 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 Ceylin, the clearest high point is 2011. The latest England and Wales figure is 6 births in 2024, compared with 8 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ceylin by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Ceylin 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 | #4473 | 14 | 3 |
| 2010s | #4119 | 27 | 5 |
| 2000s | #4723 | 12 | 3 |
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FAQ
Ceylin: questions and answers
How popular is the name Ceylin in the UK right now?
In 2024, Ceylin was ranked #3695 for girls in England and Wales, with 6 births registered.
When was Ceylin most popular?
The peak year on record was 2011, with 8 babies registered as Ceylin in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Ceylin?
A feminine Turkish name associated with the color green.
How many people are called Ceylin in the UK?
A total of 53 babies have been registered as Ceylin across the 11 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.