UK boy's name
Onur
Of Turkish origin, meaning honor, dignity, prestige, or virtue.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Onur is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Onur popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4107, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1997, with 20 births.
This profile covers 217 England and Wales registrations across 27 recorded years from 1996 to 2023. The figures come from ONS England and Wales and NRS Scotland, 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 20% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 218 living people in the UK are called Onur. 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 2024 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Onur ranked #4107 for boys in England and Wales in 2023, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1997, when 20 boys were registered as Onur.
- • Onur ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #680 in 2014.
- • About 218 living people in the UK are estimated to have Onur as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4107
2023
Births in 2023
4
Latest year
Peak year
1997
20 births
Estimated living
218
2026
Meaning
What does Onur mean?
The given name Onur has its origins in the Turkish language. It is derived from the Turkish word "onur" which means "honor" or "dignity". The name dates back to the early medieval period in Anatolia and the surrounding regions.
Onur is a name that carries a sense of pride, integrity, and respect. It was commonly given to boys born into families or communities that valued these qualities. In the Ottoman Empire, which spanned parts of Eurasia from the 13th to the early 20th century, the name Onur was associated with nobility, military prowess, and virtuous conduct.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Onur can be found in the 14th century text "Divan-i Hikmet" by the renowned Sufi poet and mystic, Yunus Emre (1240-1320). In this work, Emre makes references to individuals bearing the name Onur, suggesting its usage during that era.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Onur. One such individual was Onur-Shah (1420-1479), a powerful military commander and governor in the Ottoman Empire during the reign of Sultan Mehmed II. He played a significant role in the capture of Constantinople (now Istanbul) in 1453.
Another historical figure with the name Onur was Onur Bey (1650-1724), a prominent Ottoman statesman and diplomat who served as the Grand Vizier (Prime Minister) from 1718 to 1719. He was known for his efforts in maintaining stability and diplomatic relations during a period of political turmoil.
In the realm of literature, Onur Hoca (1855-1933) was a renowned Turkish poet and scholar who contributed greatly to the preservation and promotion of Turkish language and culture. His works, including poetry collections and translations, are widely studied and celebrated.
The name Onur also gained recognition in the world of sports with Onur Sivri (1927-2003), a Turkish wrestler who competed in the 1952 and 1956 Summer Olympics. He won a silver medal in the heavyweight division at the 1956 Melbourne Olympics.
Throughout the centuries, the name Onur has been associated with individuals who embodied the values of honor, integrity, and dignity. It continues to be a popular choice among Turkish families, carrying the weight of a rich cultural heritage and historical significance.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Onur over time
The chart below shows babies named Onur registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2023. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Onur, the clearest high point is 1997. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2023, compared with 20 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Onur by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Onur 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 | #3810 | 13 | 3 |
| 2010s | #3227 | 61 | 10 |
| 2000s | #1812 | 94 | 10 |
| 1990s | #1233 | 49 | 4 |
Geography
Where Onur is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Onur. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.
Onur ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #680 in 2014.
Across the UK
Onur in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#680 in 2014
1 years of NRS records, 3 total registered
Related
Names similar to Onur
- 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
Onur: questions and answers
How popular is the name Onur in the UK right now?
In 2023, Onur was ranked #4107 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Onur most popular?
The peak year on record was 1997, with 20 babies registered as Onur in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Onur?
Of Turkish origin, meaning honor, dignity, prestige, or virtue.
How many people are called Onur in the UK?
A total of 217 babies have been registered as Onur across the 27 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 3 more in Scotland.
Where is Onur most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Onur ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #680 in 2014. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.
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.