UK boy's name
Turhan
Noble or highborn, a Turkish name of Persian origin.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2017. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Turhan is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Turhan popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2017 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4812, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2017, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2017 to 2017. 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.
Turhan is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Turhan. 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 2018 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Turhan ranked #4812 for boys in England and Wales in 2017, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2017, when 3 boys were registered as Turhan.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Turhan as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4812
2017
Births in 2017
3
Latest year
Peak year
2017
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Turhan mean?
The name Turhan is of Turkish origin, derived from the Persian words "tur" meaning "brave" or "powerful" and "han" meaning "leader" or "ruler." It is believed to have originated during the Ottoman Empire period in the 14th to 20th centuries.
In its earliest recorded use, the name Turhan appeared in the 16th century as the name of a prominent Ottoman military commander, Turhan Pasha, who served as the Grand Vizier of the Ottoman Empire from 1638 to 1640. He played a significant role in the Ottoman military campaigns and was known for his bravery and leadership skills.
Another notable figure with the name Turhan was Turhan Sultan, the wife of Ottoman Sultan Ibrahim I. Born in 1627, she was a influential figure in the Ottoman court and played a crucial role in the succession of her son, Mehmed IV, to the throne after Ibrahim's death in 1648.
In the 19th century, Turhan Pasha Vahyi (1801-1848) was a renowned Ottoman poet and writer known for his contributions to the Divan literature. His works, including the celebrated "Divan-ı Vahyi," showcased his mastery of the Turkish language and poetic traditions.
Another notable figure with the name Turhan was Turhan Bey (1901-1990), a Turkish actor and director who had a successful career in both Turkish and Hollywood films. He appeared in several notable films, including "The Son of the Sheik" (1926) alongside Rudolph Valentino, and "The Mummy" (1932) with Boris Karloff.
In more recent history, Turhan Feyzioğlu (1923-2003) was a prominent Turkish politician and statesman who served as the President of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey from 1977 to 1980. He played a significant role in the political landscape of Turkey during a turbulent period in the country's history.
While the name Turhan has its roots in the Ottoman Empire and Turkish culture, it has also been adopted by individuals from various backgrounds and cultures over time, reflecting the diverse and rich history associated with this name.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Turhan by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Turhan 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 | #4812 | 3 | 1 |
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FAQ
Turhan: questions and answers
How popular is the name Turhan in the UK right now?
In 2017, Turhan was ranked #4812 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Turhan most popular?
The peak year on record was 2017, with 3 babies registered as Turhan in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Turhan?
Noble or highborn, a Turkish name of Persian origin.
How many people are called Turhan in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Turhan across the 1 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.