UK boy's name
Doruk
A masculine Turkish name meaning "peak" or "summit".
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.
Doruk is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Doruk popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4270, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2010, with 9 births.
This profile covers 61 England and Wales registrations across 13 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 44% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 61 living people in the UK are called Doruk. 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
- • Doruk ranked #4270 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2010, when 9 boys were registered as Doruk.
- • About 61 living people in the UK are estimated to have Doruk as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4270
2024
Births in 2024
4
Latest year
Peak year
2010
9 births
Estimated living
61
2026
Meaning
What does Doruk mean?
The name Doruk is of Turkish origin, deriving from the Turkish word "doruk" which means "summit" or "peak." It is believed to have originated in the Oghuz Turkic languages spoken in Central Asia during the medieval period, eventually making its way into the Turkish language.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Doruk can be found in the Ottoman Empire's historical records from the 16th century. During this time, the name was commonly given to children born in the mountainous regions of Anatolia, reflecting the name's meaning and association with the peaks of the Turkish landscape.
In the realm of literature, the name Doruk appears in several Turkish folk tales and legends, often as a symbolic representation of strength, resilience, and the ability to overcome challenges, much like climbing to the summit of a mountain.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Doruk. One prominent example is Doruk Gökgöl (1904-1992), a Turkish architect and urban planner who played a significant role in shaping the modern cityscape of Istanbul in the mid-20th century.
Another notable bearer of the name was Doruk Çetin (1931-2008), a Turkish politician and journalist who served as a member of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey and contributed to the country's political discourse through his writings and activism.
In the realm of sports, Doruk Demirkol (born 1993) is a professional Turkish basketball player who currently plays for Fenerbahçe Basketball, one of the most successful teams in the Turkish Basketball Super League.
Additionally, Doruk Karaçizmeli (born 1989) is a Turkish actor and model who has gained recognition for his roles in several popular Turkish television series and films.
Lastly, Doruk Sezer (born 1984) is a Turkish singer-songwriter and musician who has released several critically acclaimed albums and gained a loyal following in the Turkish music scene.
These examples demonstrate the enduring presence of the name Doruk throughout Turkish history, spanning various fields and professions, and serving as a testament to the cultural significance and linguistic roots of this distinctive moniker.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Doruk over time
The chart below shows babies named Doruk 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 Doruk, the clearest high point is 2010. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2024, compared with 9 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Doruk by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Doruk 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 | #4222 | 16 | 4 |
| 2010s | #3433 | 38 | 7 |
| 2000s | #4039 | 7 | 2 |
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- Dylan 60,836
- David 37,852
- Dominic 20,480
- Declan 11,657
- Dexter 11,627
- Danny 8,434
- Dean 5,329
- Dillon 4,113
- Douglas 3,773
- Dominik 3,494
- Damian 3,486
FAQ
Doruk: questions and answers
How popular is the name Doruk in the UK right now?
In 2024, Doruk was ranked #4270 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Doruk most popular?
The peak year on record was 2010, with 9 babies registered as Doruk in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Doruk?
A masculine Turkish name meaning "peak" or "summit".
How many people are called Doruk in the UK?
A total of 61 babies have been registered as Doruk across the 13 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.