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Most popular names in Bayburt
The names given most often to babies born in Bayburt, and the most common names in the province. Source: TÜİK, ADNKS.
Bayburt at a glance
- In 2025 the province’s No. 1 girl name was Gökçe (18 babies). Nationally it ranked #3.
- The province’s top 30 ranks hold 18 girl names; 13 of them are also in the national top 30.
- The girl name that climbed most since 2018 is Gökçe, from #8 to #1. 11 names in today’s top 30 were not in the 2018 list.
- In 2025 the province’s No. 1 boy name was Göktuğ (13 babies), first for 2 years running. Nationally it ranked #2.
- The province’s top 30 ranks hold 20 boy names; 13 of them are also in the national top 30.
- The boy name that climbed most since 2018 is Metehan, from #9 to #3. 12 names in today’s top 30 were not in the 2018 list.
- The most common names in the province’s population are Fatma (790 people) and Mustafa (739 people); the most common surname is Yılmaz.
Top girl names in Bayburt, 2025
| # | Name | Count | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gökçe | 18 | ▲ 1 |
| 2 | Alya | 12 | ▲ 3 |
| 3 | Aysima | 8 | ▲ 1 |
| 3 | Defne | 8 | – |
| 3 | Zeynep | 8 | new |
| 4 | İpek | 6 | ▲ 1 |
| 5 | Asya | 5 | – |
| 5 | Duru | 5 | new |
| 6 | İnci | 4 | ▼ 3 |
| 6 | Yüsra | 4 | new |
| 6 | Zümra | 4 | ▼ 5 |
| 7 | Ahsen | 3 | ▼ 2 |
| 7 | Doğa | 3 | new |
| 7 | Elisa | 3 | ▼ 3 |
| 7 | Feyza | 3 | new |
| 7 | Meva | 3 | new |
| 7 | Mihra | 3 | ▼ 4 |
| 7 | Umay | 3 | ▼ 5 |
Top boy names in Bayburt, 2025
| # | Name | Count | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Göktuğ | 13 | – |
| 2 | Alparslan | 9 | ▲ 2 |
| 3 | Metehan | 6 | ▲ 1 |
| 3 | Yiğit | 6 | new |
| 4 | Altay | 5 | new |
| 4 | Aybars | 5 | new |
| 4 | Yusuf | 5 | ▲ 2 |
| 5 | Atahan | 4 | new |
| 5 | Kaan | 4 | new |
| 5 | Miraç | 4 | ▼ 1 |
| 5 | Ömer | 4 | ▲ 2 |
| 5 | Ömer Asaf | 4 | ▼ 2 |
| 6 | Ali Asaf | 3 | ▲ 1 |
| 6 | Alperen | 3 | ▼ 4 |
| 6 | Batuhan | 3 | new |
| 6 | Kağan | 3 | new |
| 6 | Kerem | 3 | – |
| 6 | Mert | 3 | new |
| 6 | Muhammed Alparslan | 3 | ▲ 1 |
| 6 | Yağız | 3 | ▲ 1 |
Names that stand out in Bayburt
In Bayburt’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 | Asel | Göktuğ |
| 2023 | Gökçe | Alparslan |
| 2022 | Zümra | Göktuğ |
| 2021 | Zeynep | Alparslan |
| 2020 | Zeynep | Ömer Asaf |
| 2019 | Elif | Ahmet |
| 2018 | Zeynep | Ömer Asaf |
Most common female names in Bayburt
| # | Name | Count |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fatma | 790 |
| 2 | Hatice | 786 |
| 3 | Ayşe | 725 |
| 4 | Zeynep | 704 |
| 5 | Elif | 582 |
| 6 | Emine | 482 |
| 7 | Meryem | 460 |
| 8 | Merve | 396 |
| 9 | Kübra | 346 |
| 10 | Zehra | 336 |
Source: TurkStat (TÜİK), Address-Based Population Registration System. Population and surname lists are for 2025. All provinces →
Guide
Understanding Bayburt’s baby-name leaders and shared positions
Popular baby names in Bayburt offer a dated view of recent choices, with Gökçe and Göktuğ leading the latest tables. The names most common across the population tell a separate story, and shared ranks deserve attention alongside the leaders.
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The latest baby-name leaders
According to TÜİK’s 2025 Bayburt province data, Gökçe leads the girls’ baby-name table with 18 and Göktuğ leads the boys’ table with 13.
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Shared positions among girls
TÜİK’s 2025 Bayburt province baby-name list gives Zeynep, Defne and Aysima equal counts of 8. They share a rank.
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Population leaders
According to TÜİK’s 2025 Bayburt province population figures, Fatma leads female names with 790 and Mustafa leads male names with 739.
Reading the counts behind Bayburt’s ranks
According to TÜİK’s 2025 Bayburt province baby-name data, Alya follows Gökçe among girls with 12. Among boys, Alparslan follows Göktuğ with 9, while Yiğit and Metehan share a rank with 6 each. Yusuf, Aybars and Altay also share a rank, each with 5. These equalities matter when describing the order: placement on a separate line does not indicate a different count. Explore Alya and Metehan, and consult the methodology to keep the displayed order distinct from statistical differences.
Putting the latest leaders in their yearly context
TÜİK’s Bayburt province records show Gökçe leading the girls’ baby-name list in 2023 with 10 and again in 2025 with 18; Asel leads in 2024 with 9. Among boys, Göktuğ leads in 2022 with 18, in 2024 with 10 and in 2025 with 13, while Alparslan leads in 2023 with 16. These snapshots describe the specified years rather than an uninterrupted direction of change. Read Gökçe and Göktuğ for meanings, and keep the 2025 overview alongside historical comparisons.
Moving from the population table to name meanings
The population list offers another starting point for learning about given names used in Bayburt. Mustafa is Arabic in origin and means “chosen; singled out for distinction.” Yusuf has Hebrew and Arabic origins and means “may God add; may God increase.” These explanations belong to the names and do not establish anything about a bearer’s beliefs or personality. Use names by meaning to explore further, while keeping dictionary information separate from the official figures describing frequency within the province.
Using Bayburt’s lists with care
- Preserve shared positions when comparing Zeynep, Defne and Aysima.
- Record the year with each appearance of Gökçe or Göktuğ as a leader.
- Compare baby-name entries within their category before consulting population totals.
- Keep surname frequencies separate from given-name frequencies.
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common names in Bayburt, Turkey?
According to TÜİK’s 2025 Bayburt province population data, Fatma leads female names with 790 and Mustafa leads male names with 739. Gökçe and Göktuğ lead the separate baby-name tables.
Which surnames lead Bayburt’s list?
TÜİK’s 2025 Bayburt province figures place Yılmaz first with 855, followed by Bayram with 853 and Kaya with 784.
Does absence from these lists mean a name is unused?
No. These are selected lists, so absence does not establish that a name has no bearers. Source: TÜİK, Türkiye’s national statistical institute, address-based population register, top-30 lists; 2025, Bayburt province.