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Most popular names in Artvin
The names given most often to babies born in Artvin, and the most common names in the province. Source: TÜİK, ADNKS.
Artvin at a glance
- In 2025 the province’s No. 1 girl name was Gökçe (24 babies). Nationally it ranked #3.
- The province’s top 30 ranks hold 46 girl names (with ties); 23 of them are also in the national top 30.
- The girl name that climbed most since 2018 is Alya, from #13 to #2. 22 names in today’s top 30 were not in the 2018 list.
- In 2025 the province’s No. 1 boy name was Göktuğ (14 babies). Nationally it ranked #2.
- The province’s top 30 ranks hold 42 boy names (with ties); 20 of them are also in the national top 30.
- The boy name that climbed most since 2018 is Göktuğ, from #10 to #1. 23 names in today’s top 30 were not in the 2018 list.
- The most common names in the province’s population are Fatma (3,016 people) and Mehmet (1,753 people); the most common surname is Yılmaz.
Top girl names in Artvin, 2025
| # | Name | Count | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gökçe | 24 | ▲ 1 |
| 2 | Alya | 20 | ▲ 6 |
| 3 | Umay | 17 | ▲ 2 |
| 4 | Defne | 11 | ▼ 3 |
| 5 | Duru | 10 | – |
| 6 | İpek | 8 | ▼ 1 |
| 6 | Parla | 8 | ▼ 2 |
| 7 | Arya | 7 | new |
| 7 | İnci | 7 | ▲ 1 |
| 7 | Kumsal | 7 | ▲ 3 |
| 7 | Masal | 7 | ▲ 3 |
| 7 | Mihra | 7 | ▲ 2 |
| 7 | Zeynep | 7 | ▼ 3 |
| 7 | Zümra | 7 | ▲ 3 |
| 8 | Asya | 6 | ▼ 5 |
| 8 | Ela | 6 | ▼ 1 |
| 8 | Eylül | 6 | – |
| 9 | Ceylin | 5 | ▼ 2 |
| 9 | Doğa | 5 | ▼ 5 |
| 9 | Eslem | 5 | ▲ 1 |
| 9 | Güneş | 5 | ▼ 3 |
| 9 | Lina | 5 | ▲ 1 |
| 9 | Mira | 5 | – |
| 10 | Azra | 4 | ▼ 3 |
| 10 | Bade | 4 | new |
| 10 | Beren | 4 | ▼ 7 |
| 10 | Bilge | 4 | – |
| 10 | Derin | 4 | new |
| 10 | Karsu | 4 | new |
| 10 | Miray | 4 | ▼ 4 |
Top boy names in Artvin, 2025
| # | Name | Count | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Göktuğ | 14 | – |
| 2 | Altay | 12 | new |
| 3 | Kuzey | 11 | ▲ 4 |
| 4 | Alparslan | 10 | ▼ 3 |
| 4 | Kerem | 10 | new |
| 4 | Metehan | 10 | ▼ 1 |
| 5 | Barlas | 9 | – |
| 6 | Atlas | 8 | ▼ 3 |
| 7 | Ali Asaf | 7 | ▼ 1 |
| 8 | Ege | 6 | new |
| 8 | Ömer | 6 | ▼ 5 |
| 9 | Alaz | 5 | new |
| 9 | Aras | 5 | ▼ 3 |
| 9 | Aslan | 5 | ▼ 6 |
| 9 | Ayaz | 5 | ▼ 5 |
| 9 | Kayra | 5 | new |
| 9 | Rüzgar | 5 | ▼ 6 |
| 9 | Uraz | 5 | ▼ 4 |
| 9 | Yiğit | 5 | ▼ 2 |
| 10 | Ahlas | 4 | new |
| 10 | Alperen | 4 | ▼ 4 |
| 10 | Dağhan | 4 | new |
| 10 | Deniz | 4 | new |
| 10 | Doruk | 4 | ▼ 6 |
| 10 | Gökalp | 4 | new |
| 10 | Kağan | 4 | new |
| 10 | Karan | 4 | ▼ 5 |
| 10 | Tunahan | 4 | new |
| 10 | Yaman | 4 | ▼ 4 |
| 11 | Aybars | 3 | ▼ 6 |
Names that stand out in Artvin
In Artvin’s 2025 top 30 but not in the national top 30.
The No. 1 names, year by year
| Year | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Gökçe | Göktuğ |
| 2024 | Defne | Alparslan |
| 2023 | Asel | Alparslan |
| 2022 | Defne | Alparslan |
| 2021 | Asya | Çınar |
| 2020 | Zeynep | Eymen |
| 2019 | Defne | Ömer Asaf |
| 2018 | Zeynep | Eymen |
Most common female names in Artvin
| # | Name | Count |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fatma | 3,016 |
| 2 | Ayşe | 2,070 |
| 3 | Emine | 2,040 |
| 4 | Hatice | 1,254 |
| 5 | Meryem | 954 |
| 6 | Zeynep | 953 |
| 7 | Elif | 934 |
| 8 | Sultan | 487 |
| 9 | Sevim | 462 |
| 10 | Melek | 460 |
Source: TurkStat (TÜİK), Address-Based Population Registration System. Population and surname lists are for 2025. All provinces →
Guide
Reading Artvin’s baby-name choices alongside familiar names
Popular baby names in Artvin describe a particular year’s choices, while the most common names across the province reflect a broader population. Keeping those lists separate helps you understand why Gökçe leads the girls’ baby-name table while Fatma leads the female population table.
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The baby-name leaders
According to TÜİK’s 2025 Artvin province data, Gökçe leads the girls’ list with 24 and Göktuğ leads the boys’ list with 14.
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Names across the population
TÜİK’s 2025 Artvin province figures put Fatma first among female names with 3,016 and Mehmet first among male names with 1,753.
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Equal counts share a rank
In TÜİK’s 2025 Artvin province baby-name list, Kerem, Alparslan and Metehan share a rank with 10 each. Their order on the page does not indicate different totals.
What the latest baby-name table tells you
According to TÜİK’s 2025 Artvin province data, Alya follows Gökçe among girls with 20, followed by Umay with 17. Among boys, Altay follows Göktuğ with 12, ahead of Kuzey with 11. These counts answer a question about recent naming choices; they do not establish which names are most widespread across all ages. Use the 2025 baby-name overview to keep the year in view, and the name statistics guide when moving between baby-name and population tables.
How Artvin’s leading names have changed
TÜİK’s Artvin province records show Defne leading the girls’ baby-name list in 2019, 2021, 2022 and 2024, before Gökçe leads in 2025. The boys’ leaders also change: Eymen heads the list in 2018 and 2020, Çınar in 2021, and Alparslan from 2022 through 2024. This history identifies annual leaders, without explaining why families chose them or predicting the next result. Explore Defne and Alparslan separately for their meanings, then consult the methodology for the statistical context.
Connecting the names with their meanings
For readers exploring Artvin’s table from outside Türkiye, spelling and meaning offer another way into the names. Gökçe is Turkish in origin and means “sky-blue; beautiful, pleasing.” Göktuğ is also Turkish in origin and means “a sky-blue ceremonial standard.” These explanations concern the names themselves and do not describe a bearer’s personality or background. Preserve their Turkish letters when comparing entries, and use the pronunciation guide to become familiar with sounds that English spelling may not convey.
Ways to explore Artvin’s lists
- Choose the baby-name table for recent choices and the population table for names across ages.
- Read matching counts as ties, even when names appear on separate lines.
- Keep given names and surnames in separate comparisons.
- Record the province and year alongside any figure you save.
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common names in Artvin, Turkey?
According to TÜİK’s 2025 Artvin province data, Fatma leads female names with 3,016 and Mehmet leads male names with 1,753. These are population figures, separate from baby-name counts.
What is the most common surname in Artvin?
TÜİK’s 2025 Artvin province list places Yılmaz first with 4,504, followed by Aydın with 2,310 and Çelik with 2,221.
Where do these official figures come from?
Source: TÜİK, Türkiye’s national statistical institute, address-based population register, top-30 lists; 2025, Artvin province. Historical leaders are identified by their respective years.