UK boy's name
Cinar
A masculine Turkish name derived from the Turkish word for "plane tree".
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.
Cinar is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Cinar popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2022 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3449, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2012, with 26 births.
This profile covers 212 England and Wales registrations across 17 recorded years from 2006 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 19% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 211 living people in the UK are called Cinar. 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
- • Cinar ranked #3449 for boys in England and Wales in 2022, with 5 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2012, when 26 boys were registered as Cinar.
- • About 211 living people in the UK are estimated to have Cinar as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3449
2022
Births in 2022
5
Latest year
Peak year
2012
26 births
Estimated living
211
2026
Meaning
What does Cinar mean?
The name Cinar has its origins in the Turkish language. It is derived from the Turkish word "çınar", which means "plane tree" or "oriental plane tree". The plane tree is a large, deciduous tree native to the eastern Mediterranean region, including parts of Turkey, Greece, and the Levant.
Cinar is a relatively modern Turkish name, with no known historical references or mentions in ancient texts or religious scriptures. However, the plane tree itself has been revered in various cultures throughout history, often symbolizing strength, longevity, and endurance due to its impressive size and longevity.
The earliest recorded examples of the name Cinar are from the 20th century, likely reflecting the growing popularity of using nature-inspired names in Turkey during that time period. One of the earliest notable individuals with the name Cinar was Cinar Özen, a Turkish footballer born in 1971, who played as a striker for various clubs in Turkey and abroad.
Another prominent figure with the name Cinar is Cinar Yılmaz, a Turkish actor and director born in 1981. He has appeared in numerous Turkish films and television series and has directed several successful projects.
In the field of literature, Cinar Sinan is a Turkish writer and poet born in 1980. He has published several collections of poetry and has received several prestigious literary awards in Turkey.
Cinar Ünlü, born in 1985, is a Turkish fashion designer known for her innovative and sustainable approach to fashion. Her designs have been showcased at various international fashion events.
Cinar Öztürk, born in 1992, is a Turkish professional basketball player who currently plays for a team in the Turkish Basketball Super League.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals with the name Cinar, but the name continues to be popular in Turkey and among Turkish communities around the world.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Cinar over time
The chart below shows babies named Cinar registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2006 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 Cinar, the clearest high point is 2012. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2022, compared with 26 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Cinar by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Cinar 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 | #4029 | 12 | 3 |
| 2010s | #2055 | 142 | 10 |
| 2000s | #1664 | 58 | 4 |
Related
Names similar to Cinar
- Charlie 104,761
- Callum 65,796
- Connor 53,072
- Cameron 40,394
- Charles 33,091
- Christopher 26,849
- Caleb 15,553
- Corey 12,622
- Carter 11,505
- Cody 11,075
- Conor 10,298
- Christian 9,695
FAQ
Cinar: questions and answers
How popular is the name Cinar in the UK right now?
In 2022, Cinar was ranked #3449 for boys in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.
When was Cinar most popular?
The peak year on record was 2012, with 26 babies registered as Cinar in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Cinar?
A masculine Turkish name derived from the Turkish word for "plane tree".
How many people are called Cinar in the UK?
A total of 212 babies have been registered as Cinar across the 17 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.