UK boy's name
Emirhan
A name of Turkish origin signifying "Prince" or "Commander".
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.
Emirhan is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Emirhan popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5119, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2005, with 9 births.
This profile covers 113 England and Wales registrations across 21 recorded years from 2002 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 33% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 112 living people in the UK are called Emirhan. 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
- • Emirhan ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2005, when 9 boys were registered as Emirhan.
- • About 112 living people in the UK are estimated to have Emirhan as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5119
2024
Births in 2024
3
Latest year
Peak year
2005
9 births
Estimated living
112
2026
Meaning
What does Emirhan mean?
The name Emirhan is a Turkish name combining the words "emir" meaning "commander" or "prince" and "han" meaning "sovereign" or "ruler". It traces its origins to the ancient Turkic languages spoken across Central Asia and the Middle East. The name reflects the rich cultural heritage of the Ottoman Empire and its predecessors, where rulers and military leaders held esteemed positions.
In the early medieval period, variations of the name were found in records of influential Turkic dynasties like the Seljuk Empire and the Ghaznavid Empire. The name gained prominence during the reign of the Ottoman Empire, which ruled over a vast territory spanning three continents for over six centuries. It was a favored name among the Ottoman nobility and military elite.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name is Emirhan Bey, a 14th-century Ottoman military commander known for his campaigns in the Balkans. Another notable bearer of the name was Emirhan Oglu, a 16th-century Ottoman statesman and diplomat who served as the Grand Vizier under Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent.
In the realm of literature, the name appears in the works of celebrated Ottoman poets and writers, such as the 16th-century poet Emirhan Yavuz, whose verses celebrated the virtues of bravery and chivalry. The name also graced the pages of historical chronicles, such as the 17th-century work "Târîh-i Naîmâ" by Ottoman historian Mustafa Naima, which documented the lives of notable figures of the time.
Moving into the modern era, the name Emirhan has continued to be used by prominent individuals. One example is Emirhan Olcaytu, a 20th-century Turkish diplomat and politician who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs in the 1960s. Another is Emirhan Delibaş, a contemporary Turkish actor and television personality known for his roles in popular TV series.
Throughout its long history, the name Emirhan has carried connotations of leadership, authority, and power, reflecting the cultural values of the regions where it originated and gained prominence.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Emirhan over time
The chart below shows babies named Emirhan registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2002 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 Emirhan, the clearest high point is 2005. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2024, compared with 9 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Emirhan by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Emirhan 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 | #4311 | 15 | 4 |
| 2010s | #3545 | 50 | 10 |
| 2000s | #2385 | 48 | 7 |
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- Elliot 23,450
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- Ellis 19,358
- Elliott 16,964
- Evan 14,535
- Ezra 11,838
- Ewan 10,685
- Eli 8,126
- Elias 7,049
- Eric 6,654
FAQ
Emirhan: questions and answers
How popular is the name Emirhan in the UK right now?
In 2024, Emirhan was ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Emirhan most popular?
The peak year on record was 2005, with 9 babies registered as Emirhan in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Emirhan?
A name of Turkish origin signifying "Prince" or "Commander".
How many people are called Emirhan in the UK?
A total of 113 babies have been registered as Emirhan across the 21 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.