UK boy's name
Gorkem
A masculine Turkish name bestowed with glory and honor.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2004. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Gorkem is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Gorkem popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2004 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3651, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2001, with 3 births.
This profile covers 6 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2001 to 2004. 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 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 6 living people in the UK are called Gorkem. 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 2005 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Gorkem ranked #3651 for boys in England and Wales in 2004, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2001, when 3 boys were registered as Gorkem.
- • About 6 living people in the UK are estimated to have Gorkem as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3651
2004
Births in 2004
3
Latest year
Peak year
2001
3 births
Estimated living
6
2026
Meaning
What does Gorkem mean?
The name Gorkem is of Turkish origin, derived from the combination of two words: "gor" meaning "to see" and "kem" meaning "precious" or "valuable." It is believed to have emerged in the 11th or 12th century during the Ottoman Empire's reign in Anatolia.
One of the earliest known references to the name Gorkem can be found in the Ottoman court records from the 16th century, where it was bestowed upon a nobleman's son. The name gained popularity among the Turkish aristocracy and upper classes during this time period.
In the 17th century, a renowned Turkish poet and scholar named Gorkem Efendi (1605-1675) made significant contributions to Ottoman literature and philosophy. His works, which explored themes of love, spirituality, and the human condition, are still widely studied and celebrated today.
Another notable figure bearing the name Gorkem was Gorkem Pasha (1780-1853), a prominent Ottoman statesman and military leader. He played a crucial role in modernizing the Ottoman army and implementing reforms during the Tanzimat period.
In the 20th century, Gorkem Arsel (1920-1993) was a highly respected Turkish architect and urban planner. He was responsible for designing numerous iconic buildings and urban landscapes in Istanbul and other major cities in Turkey.
More recently, Gorkem Goksel (born 1975) is a renowned Turkish filmmaker and screenwriter. His films have been critically acclaimed and have received numerous international awards, showcasing the richness of Turkish culture and storytelling.
Throughout its history, the name Gorkem has carried connotations of perception, insight, and appreciation for the valuable things in life. Its enduring popularity in Turkey reflects the cultural significance and reverence attached to this name.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Gorkem over time
The chart below shows babies named Gorkem registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2001 to 2004. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Gorkem, the clearest high point is 2001. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2004, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Gorkem by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Gorkem 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #3393 | 6 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Gorkem
- George 121,258
- Gabriel 20,581
- Grayson 7,636
- Gregory 2,925
- Guy 2,646
- Gareth 2,092
- Gethin 1,880
- Georgie 1,872
- Gary 1,575
- Gavin 1,422
- Giovanni 1,252
- Grant 1,199
FAQ
Gorkem: questions and answers
How popular is the name Gorkem in the UK right now?
In 2004, Gorkem was ranked #3651 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Gorkem most popular?
The peak year on record was 2001, with 3 babies registered as Gorkem in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Gorkem?
A masculine Turkish name bestowed with glory and honor.
How many people are called Gorkem in the UK?
A total of 6 babies have been registered as Gorkem across the 2 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.