UK boy's name
Serhat
An Arabic masculine name meaning "heat of the sun" or "shining heat".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2015. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Serhat is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Serhat popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2015 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3908, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2004, with 9 births.
This profile covers 63 England and Wales registrations across 14 recorded years from 1996 to 2015. 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 62 living people in the UK are called Serhat. 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 2016 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Serhat ranked #3908 for boys in England and Wales in 2015, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2004, when 9 boys were registered as Serhat.
- • About 62 living people in the UK are estimated to have Serhat as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3908
2015
Births in 2015
4
Latest year
Peak year
2004
9 births
Estimated living
62
2026
Meaning
What does Serhat mean?
The given name Serhat originates from the Turkish language and culture. It is derived from the Persian words "ser" meaning "head" and "hat" meaning "leader" or "chief." The name can be traced back to the Middle Ages, around the 12th century, when it was commonly used among Turkic peoples living in the regions of modern-day Turkey, Iran, and Central Asia.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Serhat can be found in the epic poem "Dede Korkut," which dates back to the 15th century. This work, considered a masterpiece of Turkic literature, mentions a character named Serhat Bey, a brave warrior and leader of his people.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Serhat. One of the most prominent was Serhat Mustafa Pasha (1642-1694), an Ottoman statesman and Grand Vizier who served under Sultan Mehmed IV. He is renowned for his military campaigns against the Habsburgs and his reforms to strengthen the Ottoman Empire's bureaucracy.
Another historical figure with the name Serhat was Serhat Kara Mustafa (1634-1683), an Ottoman military commander who led the Ottoman forces during the Second Siege of Vienna in 1683. Despite his initial success in capturing parts of the city, his army was eventually defeated by the combined forces of the Holy Roman Empire, Poland, and other European allies.
In the realm of literature, Serhat Hikmet Ertürk (1906-1984) was a renowned Turkish poet and author. He is known for his poetic works that explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition. His anthology "Bütün Şiirleri" (All Poems) is considered a significant contribution to Turkish poetry.
Serhat Teken (born 1972) is a contemporary Turkish actor and film director. He has appeared in numerous Turkish TV series and films, including the critically acclaimed movie "Annemin Şarkısı" (My Mother's Song), for which he received several awards and accolades.
Serhat Ali Bayram (born 1983) is a Turkish professional boxer who has held multiple regional and international titles. He represented Turkey in the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens and has had a successful professional career, winning several prestigious boxing championships.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Serhat over time
The chart below shows babies named Serhat registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2015. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Serhat, the clearest high point is 2004. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2015, compared with 9 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Serhat by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Serhat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4078 | 15 | 4 |
| 2000s | #2646 | 37 | 7 |
| 1990s | #2561 | 11 | 3 |
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- Sean 15,006
- Scott 12,587
- Seth 9,841
- Syed 9,050
- Stephen 8,884
- Spencer 8,333
- Steven 6,970
FAQ
Serhat: questions and answers
How popular is the name Serhat in the UK right now?
In 2015, Serhat was ranked #3908 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Serhat most popular?
The peak year on record was 2004, with 9 babies registered as Serhat in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Serhat?
An Arabic masculine name meaning "heat of the sun" or "shining heat".
How many people are called Serhat in the UK?
A total of 63 babies have been registered as Serhat across the 14 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.