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Most popular names in Çankırı
The names given most often to babies born in Çankırı, and the most common names in the province. Source: TÜİK, ADNKS.
Çankırı at a glance
- In 2025 the province’s No. 1 girl name was Gökçe (26 babies). Nationally it ranked #3.
- The province’s top 30 ranks hold 51 girl names (with ties); 23 of them are also in the national top 30.
- The girl name that climbed most since 2018 is İnci, from #12 to #2. 26 names in today’s top 30 were not in the 2018 list.
- In 2025 the province’s No. 1 boy name was Göktuğ (21 babies), first for 5 years running. Nationally it ranked #2.
- The province’s top 30 ranks hold 47 boy names (with ties); 24 of them are also in the national top 30.
- The boy name that climbed most since 2018 is Göktuğ, from #15 to #1. 17 names in today’s top 30 were not in the 2018 list.
- The most common names in the province’s population are Fatma (3,763 people) and Mustafa (3,660 people); the most common surname is Yılmaz.
Top girl names in Çankırı, 2025
| # | Name | Count | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gökçe | 26 | ▲ 4 |
| 2 | İnci | 19 | ▲ 2 |
| 3 | Defne | 17 | ▼ 2 |
| 4 | Zeynep | 16 | ▼ 1 |
| 5 | Alya | 15 | ▲ 3 |
| 5 | Umay | 15 | ▼ 1 |
| 6 | Asya | 10 | ▲ 3 |
| 6 | Duru | 10 | new |
| 6 | İpek | 10 | – |
| 7 | Elif | 9 | ▼ 3 |
| 8 | Miray | 8 | ▼ 4 |
| 9 | Eflin | 7 | new |
| 9 | İlay | 7 | ▲ 1 |
| 10 | Ahsen | 6 | ▼ 1 |
| 10 | Asel | 6 | ▼ 8 |
| 10 | Aysima | 6 | ▼ 6 |
| 10 | Elisa | 6 | ▼ 3 |
| 10 | Yüsra | 6 | ▼ 3 |
| 10 | Zümra | 6 | ▼ 6 |
| 11 | Aybüke | 5 | ▼ 4 |
| 11 | Aymira | 5 | ▼ 1 |
| 11 | Beren | 5 | ▼ 3 |
| 11 | Güneş | 5 | ▼ 8 |
| 11 | Mihra | 5 | ▼ 7 |
| 11 | Öykü | 5 | new |
| 12 | Aden | 4 | ▼ 2 |
| 12 | Afra | 4 | ▼ 3 |
| 12 | Aylin | 4 | new |
| 12 | Buğlem | 4 | ▼ 2 |
| 12 | Derin | 4 | ▼ 2 |
Top boy names in Çankırı, 2025
| # | Name | Count | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Göktuğ | 21 | – |
| 2 | Alparslan | 18 | – |
| 3 | Metehan | 16 | ▼ 2 |
| 4 | Alperen | 10 | ▲ 3 |
| 4 | Kerem | 10 | ▲ 3 |
| 4 | Ömer | 10 | ▲ 4 |
| 4 | Ömer Asaf | 10 | ▲ 4 |
| 5 | Aybars | 9 | ▼ 2 |
| 5 | Yağız Alp | 9 | ▲ 5 |
| 6 | Yusuf | 8 | ▼ 2 |
| 7 | Çınar | 6 | ▼ 2 |
| 7 | Miraç | 6 | ▲ 1 |
| 7 | Mustafa | 6 | new |
| 8 | Altay | 5 | new |
| 8 | Aras | 5 | ▼ 3 |
| 8 | Yiğit | 5 | ▲ 1 |
| 9 | Ertuğrul | 4 | new |
| 9 | Eymen | 4 | ▼ 3 |
| 9 | Göktürk | 4 | ▲ 1 |
| 9 | Hamza | 4 | ▲ 1 |
| 9 | Kuzey | 4 | – |
| 9 | Mert | 4 | ▲ 1 |
| 9 | Osman | 4 | new |
| 9 | Yaman | 4 | new |
| 10 | Ahmet Asaf | 3 | new |
| 10 | Ali | 3 | new |
| 10 | Alp | 3 | new |
| 10 | Asil | 3 | new |
| 10 | Aslan | 3 | new |
| 10 | Atlas | 3 | ▼ 6 |
Names that stand out in Çankırı
In Çankırı’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 | Göktuğ |
| 2023 | Zeynep | Göktuğ |
| 2022 | Zümra | Göktuğ |
| 2021 | Zeynep | Göktuğ |
| 2020 | Zeynep | Ömer Asaf |
| 2019 | Zeynep | Miraç |
| 2018 | Zeynep | Ömer Asaf |
Most common female names in Çankırı
| # | Name | Count |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fatma | 3,763 |
| 2 | Ayşe | 2,935 |
| 3 | Emine | 2,811 |
| 4 | Hatice | 2,428 |
| 5 | Satı | 1,625 |
| 6 | Zeynep | 1,418 |
| 7 | Elif | 1,086 |
| 8 | Zeliha | 1,038 |
| 9 | Meryem | 1,006 |
| 10 | Şerife | 968 |
Source: TurkStat (TÜİK), Address-Based Population Registration System. Population and surname lists are for 2025. All provinces →
Guide
Understanding Çankırı’s leading names and shared rankings
The lists of popular baby names in Çankırı include several equal counts and both single and double given names. Reading those details alongside the year helps you compare names without overstating what the figures show.
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Gökçe leads the girls’ list
According to TÜİK’s 2025 province-level figures for Çankırı, Gökçe leads with 26, followed by İnci with 19 and Defne with 17.
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Göktuğ leads the boys’ list
TÜİK’s 2025 Çankırı baby-name figures place Göktuğ first with 21, Alparslan second with 18 and Metehan third with 16.
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Several names have equal counts
In the 2025 Çankırı boys’ list, Ömer Asaf, Ömer, Kerem and Alperen each have 10. Each appears as a separate listed name.
Reading ties and double given names
According to TÜİK’s 2025 province-level baby-name list for Çankırı, Alya and Umay share a count of 15, while Duru, Asya and İpek each have 10. On the boys’ side, Ömer Asaf and Ömer are separate entries, even though each has 10. Do not combine their counts or treat the longer name as an alternative spelling of the shorter one. The double-name guide offers a useful next step, while the methodology page helps keep comparisons grounded in the listed categories.
Following changes in the annual leaders
TÜİK’s province-level series for Çankırı shows Zeynep leading the girls’ baby-name list from 2018 through 2021, Zümra in 2022, Zeynep again in 2023, Defne in 2024 and Gökçe in 2025. For boys, Ömer Asaf leads in 2018–2020, Göktuğ in 2021–2023, Metehan in 2024 and Göktuğ in 2025. The Gökçe entry gives the meaning “sky-blue; beautiful, pleasing,” while Metehan means “Mete Khan; Mete the ruler.” These meanings explain the names, without explaining why families selected them.
Separating resident names from baby-name choices
For the most common names in Çankırı, Turkey, turn to the population-wide figures rather than the baby rankings. According to TÜİK’s 2025 Çankırı data, Fatma leads the female list with 3,763 and Mustafa leads the male list with 3,660. Yılmaz leads the surname list with 2,525. These tables measure different name categories within the province. Explore Mustafa for its meaning or browse the province directory for other locations. Source: TÜİK, 2025, Çankırı province, address-based population register, top-30 lists.
Practical checks for Çankırı name comparisons
- Keep Ömer Asaf and Ömer separate when noting counts or making a shortlist.
- Record the year beside a leading name; Çankırı’s annual leaders change.
- Use the displayed counts to recognize ties rather than assigning an extra order.
- Keep the spelling Çankırı when searching, and consult the pronunciation guide if the dotless ı is unfamiliar.
Frequently asked questions
Was Göktuğ the leading boys’ name in Çankırı in 2024?
TÜİK’s Çankırı province list places Metehan first in 2024 with 21. Göktuğ leads the 2025 list with 21.
Is Mustafa the leading baby name here?
Mustafa leads the male population-wide list in TÜİK’s 2025 Çankırı province figures. The leading boys’ baby name in that year is Göktuğ.
What is TÜİK?
TÜİK is the Turkish Statistical Institute, Türkiye’s official statistics institution. The figures on this page are cited for Çankırı province and their stated year.