UK boy's name
Oguzhan
A Turkish masculine name meaning "descendant of the Oguz tribes".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2020. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Oguzhan is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Oguzhan popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2020 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4608, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2010, with 6 births.
This profile covers 39 England and Wales registrations across 10 recorded years from 1997 to 2020. 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 50% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 39 living people in the UK are called Oguzhan. 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 2021 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Oguzhan ranked #4608 for boys in England and Wales in 2020, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2010, when 6 boys were registered as Oguzhan.
- • About 39 living people in the UK are estimated to have Oguzhan as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4608
2020
Births in 2020
3
Latest year
Peak year
2010
6 births
Estimated living
39
2026
Meaning
What does Oguzhan mean?
The name Oguzhan is of Turkish origin, deriving from the combination of the words "Oguz" and "Han." The Oguz were a branch of Turkic peoples who inhabited Central Asia in ancient times. The term "Han" signifies a ruler or leader, akin to a king or sovereign. This name emerged during the era when the Oguz Turks were a prominent force in the region.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Oguzhan date back to the Middle Ages, appearing in various historical chronicles and literary works from the Turkic world. One notable example is the "Book of Dede Korkut," a collection of epic stories and legends that depict the lives and adventures of the Oguz Turks.
In the annals of history, several individuals have borne the name Oguzhan. One of the most renowned was Oguzhan Bey, a legendary leader and warrior who is believed to have lived in the 8th or 9th century AD. He is revered as the progenitor of the Oguz Turks and is celebrated in folklore and oral traditions passed down through generations.
Another notable figure was Oguzhan Ghazi, a military commander and statesman who lived in the 11th century AD. He played a pivotal role in the expansion of the Seljuk Empire, leading conquests and establishing Turkish rule in various regions of the Middle East and Central Asia.
In the realm of literature, Oguzhan Seyyid Veli (1899-1950) was a prominent Turkish poet and author. His works, infused with a deep appreciation for traditional Anatolian culture and mysticism, have left an indelible mark on Turkish literature.
Oguzhan Asiltürk (1923-2005) was a renowned Turkish diplomat and statesman. He served as the Ambassador of Turkey to several countries and played a crucial role in shaping Turkey's foreign policy during the latter half of the 20th century.
Oguzhan Özyakup (born 1992) is a contemporary Turkish professional footballer who currently plays as a midfielder for the Turkish club Beşiktaş J.K. and the Turkish national team. He has represented his country in various international competitions and is celebrated for his skill and dedication to the sport.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Oguzhan over time
The chart below shows babies named Oguzhan registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1997 to 2020. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Oguzhan, the clearest high point is 2010. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2020, compared with 6 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Oguzhan by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Oguzhan 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 | #4608 | 3 | 1 |
| 2010s | #3861 | 13 | 3 |
| 2000s | #3429 | 15 | 4 |
| 1990s | #2378 | 8 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Oguzhan
- Oliver 157,197
- Oscar 67,495
- Owen 33,517
- Ollie 13,193
- Oakley 9,838
- Omar 6,823
- Otis 6,395
- Oskar 4,827
- Olly 4,403
- Otto 3,839
- Osian 3,145
- Owain 2,310
FAQ
Oguzhan: questions and answers
How popular is the name Oguzhan in the UK right now?
In 2020, Oguzhan was ranked #4608 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Oguzhan most popular?
The peak year on record was 2010, with 6 babies registered as Oguzhan in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Oguzhan?
A Turkish masculine name meaning "descendant of the Oguz tribes".
How many people are called Oguzhan in the UK?
A total of 39 babies have been registered as Oguzhan across the 10 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.