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Most popular names in Bolu
The names given most often to babies born in Bolu, and the most common names in the province. Source: TÜİK, ADNKS.
Bolu at a glance
- In 2025 the province’s No. 1 girl name was Gökçe (32 babies). Nationally it ranked #3.
- The province’s top 30 ranks hold 93 girl names (with ties); 29 of them are also in the national top 30.
- The girl name that climbed most since 2018 is Gökçe, from #15 to #1. 36 names in today’s top 30 were not in the 2018 list.
- In 2025 the province’s No. 1 boy name was Alparslan (31 babies). Nationally it ranked #1.
- The province’s top 30 ranks hold 92 boy names (with ties); 27 of them are also in the national top 30.
- The boy name that climbed most since 2018 is Metehan, from #12 to #3. 38 names in today’s top 30 were not in the 2018 list.
- The most common names in the province’s population are Fatma (6,145 people) and Mehmet (4,965 people); the most common surname is Yılmaz.
Top girl names in Bolu, 2025
| # | Name | Count | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gökçe | 32 | ▲ 3 |
| 2 | Alya | 28 | ▲ 7 |
| 3 | Defne | 23 | ▼ 1 |
| 4 | Zeynep | 22 | ▲ 5 |
| 5 | Umay | 20 | ▼ 1 |
| 6 | Miray | 17 | ▲ 1 |
| 7 | Asel | 14 | ▼ 6 |
| 7 | İpek | 14 | ▼ 2 |
| 8 | Duru | 13 | ▼ 4 |
| 8 | Güneş | 13 | ▲ 2 |
| 8 | İnci | 13 | – |
| 8 | Zümra | 13 | ▼ 5 |
| 9 | Asya | 12 | ▼ 2 |
| 9 | Ceylin | 12 | ▲ 7 |
| 9 | İlay | 12 | ▲ 5 |
| 10 | Ahsen | 11 | ▲ 3 |
| 10 | Mihra | 11 | ▼ 4 |
| 11 | Ada | 10 | ▲ 2 |
| 11 | Aybüke | 10 | ▲ 6 |
| 11 | Elisa | 10 | ▼ 2 |
| 11 | Öykü | 10 | ▲ 3 |
| 11 | Yüsra | 10 | ▼ 2 |
| 12 | Meryem | 9 | ▲ 2 |
| 12 | Sare | 9 | ▲ 3 |
| 13 | Buğlem | 8 | ▲ 2 |
| 13 | Eylül | 8 | ▲ 2 |
| 13 | Mira | 8 | – |
| 13 | Nehir | 8 | ▲ 2 |
| 14 | Aden | 7 | ▼ 1 |
| 14 | Asel Lina | 7 | – |
Top boy names in Bolu, 2025
| # | Name | Count | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alparslan | 31 | ▲ 1 |
| 2 | Göktuğ | 30 | ▼ 1 |
| 3 | Metehan | 22 | ▲ 2 |
| 4 | Ömer Asaf | 17 | ▲ 1 |
| 5 | Kerem | 15 | ▼ 2 |
| 6 | Aslan | 14 | ▲ 2 |
| 6 | Aybars | 14 | ▲ 2 |
| 6 | Miraç | 14 | ▼ 2 |
| 6 | Yiğit | 14 | ▲ 7 |
| 7 | Kuzey | 12 | ▲ 2 |
| 8 | Mert | 11 | ▲ 3 |
| 8 | Ömer | 11 | ▲ 2 |
| 8 | Yağız | 11 | ▲ 2 |
| 8 | Yusuf | 11 | ▲ 4 |
| 9 | Ayaz | 10 | ▲ 5 |
| 9 | Gökalp | 10 | new |
| 10 | Aras | 9 | ▼ 3 |
| 10 | Kaan | 9 | – |
| 10 | Karan | 9 | ▼ 4 |
| 10 | Poyraz | 9 | ▼ 1 |
| 11 | Alperen | 8 | ▼ 5 |
| 11 | Atahan | 8 | ▲ 5 |
| 11 | Berat | 8 | new |
| 12 | Asil | 7 | ▲ 4 |
| 12 | Atlas | 7 | ▼ 4 |
| 12 | Barlas | 7 | ▲ 2 |
| 12 | Doruk | 7 | ▼ 2 |
| 12 | Eren | 7 | new |
| 12 | Kıvanç | 7 | ▲ 3 |
| 12 | Yaman | 7 | ▼ 1 |
Names that stand out in Bolu
In Bolu’s 2025 top 30 but not in the national top 30.
The No. 1 names, year by year
| Year | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Gökçe | Alparslan |
| 2024 | Asel | Göktuğ |
| 2023 | Asel | Alparslan |
| 2022 | Asel | Alparslan |
| 2021 | Zeynep | Alparslan |
| 2020 | Zümra | Alparslan |
| 2019 | Zeynep | Ömer |
| 2018 | Zeynep | Ömer Asaf |
Most common female names in Bolu
| # | Name | Count |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fatma | 6,145 |
| 2 | Emine | 4,816 |
| 3 | Ayşe | 4,469 |
| 4 | Hatice | 3,950 |
| 5 | Zeynep | 2,562 |
| 6 | Elif | 2,073 |
| 7 | Hacer | 1,501 |
| 8 | Merve | 1,391 |
| 9 | Şerife | 1,217 |
| 10 | Esra | 1,158 |
Source: TurkStat (TÜİK), Address-Based Population Registration System. Population and surname lists are for 2025. All provinces →
Guide
Making sense of Bolu’s baby-name leaders and familiar given names
Popular baby names in Bolu show both returning leaders and changes at the top of the annual lists. The resident figures add another perspective, showing which given names occur most often across the province’s population.
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Gökçe heads the girls’ baby list
According to TÜİK’s 2025 Bolu province baby-name figures, Gökçe leads with 32, followed by Alya with 28 and Defne with 23.
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Alparslan and Göktuğ are closely placed
TÜİK’s 2025 Bolu province baby-name figures put Alparslan first among boys with 31 and Göktuğ next with 30.
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Fatma and Mehmet lead resident lists
According to TÜİK’s 2025 Bolu province population figures, Fatma leads female names with 6,145 and Mehmet leads male names with 4,965.
Explore the current list beyond its leaders
According to TÜİK’s 2025 Bolu province baby-name figures, Zeynep records 22 and Umay 20 among girls, while Metehan records 22 and Ömer Asaf 17 among boys. Shared positions matter further down: Miraç, Yiğit, Aybars and Aslan each record 14. Their equal counts should remain visible when you compare entries. Gökçe means “sky-blue; beautiful, pleasing,” and Alparslan means “valiant, courageous lion.” You can explore other names by meaning, keeping a name’s imagery separate from claims about anyone who bears it.
Distinguish repeated leadership from an unbroken run
TÜİK’s Bolu province annual baby-name figures show Alparslan leading the boys’ list in 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023. Göktuğ led in 2024, before Alparslan returned in 2025. Among girls, Asel led in 2022, 2023 and 2024, followed by Gökçe in 2025; earlier leaders included Zeynep and Zümra. This history shows which name headed each year’s table, without supplying the full annual positions of other names. Use name statistics and the methodology to keep statements about continuity within the evidence available.
Use the resident lists for overall name frequency
Readers seeking the most common names in Bolu, Turkey, should turn to the resident-population tables. According to TÜİK’s 2025 Bolu province figures, Emine records 4,816 and Ayşe 4,469 among female given names; Mustafa records 4,285 and İsmail 3,908 among male given names. Yılmaz leads the separate surname list with 6,106. Source: TÜİK, address-based population register, top-30 lists; Bolu province, 2025. For linguistic context, Mustafa means “chosen; singled out for distinction,” while Mehmet means “much praised; worthy of praise.” Frequency and meaning answer different questions.
Ways to compare Bolu’s names
- Keep Alparslan and Göktuğ’s counts beside their ranks to show how closely they sit.
- Retain the shared position of Miraç, Yiğit, Aybars and Aslan.
- Preserve dotted İ in İpek and İsmail when saving Turkish spellings.
- Read Ömer Asaf as a complete entry when comparing it with single given names.
Frequently asked questions
Did Alparslan lead every recent year?
No. TÜİK’s Bolu province baby-name figures show Göktuğ leading in 2024 with 34, followed by Alparslan leading in 2025 with 31.
Which girls’ name led before Gökçe?
According to TÜİK’s Bolu province baby-name figures, Asel led in 2024 with 34. Gökçe led in 2025 with 32.
What does Metehan mean?
Metehan means “Mete Khan; Mete the ruler” and is a name of Turkish origin. The historical wording describes the name, not a bearer’s personality.
Are these rankings for all of Türkiye?
No. These are Bolu province figures from TÜİK, the Turkish Statistical Institute. A provincial position should not be presented as a national rank.