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Most popular names in Çorum
The names given most often to babies born in Çorum, and the most common names in the province. Source: TÜİK, ADNKS.
Çorum at a glance
- In 2025 the province’s No. 1 girl name was Defne (47 babies). Nationally it ranked #2.
- The province’s top 30 ranks hold 116 girl names (with ties); 30 of them are also in the national top 30.
- The girl name that climbed most since 2018 is Gökçe, from #23 to #2. 42 names in today’s top 30 were not in the 2018 list.
- In 2025 the province’s No. 1 boy name was Göktuğ (53 babies), first for 3 years running. Nationally it ranked #2.
- The province’s top 30 ranks hold 129 boy names (with ties); 30 of them are also in the national top 30.
- The boy name that climbed most since 2018 is Aybars, from #26 to #5. 43 names in today’s top 30 were not in the 2018 list.
- The most common names in the province’s population are Fatma (7,517 people) and Mustafa (9,035 people); the most common surname is Şahin.
Top girl names in Çorum, 2025
| # | Name | Count | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Defne | 47 | ▲ 1 |
| 2 | Gökçe | 44 | ▲ 1 |
| 3 | Alya | 41 | ▲ 10 |
| 4 | Zeynep | 38 | – |
| 5 | Asel | 34 | ▼ 4 |
| 6 | Asya | 32 | ▼ 1 |
| 7 | Umay | 29 | ▲ 1 |
| 8 | Güneş | 26 | ▲ 5 |
| 9 | Elisa | 22 | ▲ 1 |
| 9 | İnci | 22 | ▼ 2 |
| 10 | Mihra | 21 | ▼ 2 |
| 11 | İpek | 20 | ▼ 3 |
| 11 | Zümra | 20 | ▼ 4 |
| 12 | Elif | 19 | ▼ 6 |
| 12 | Miray | 19 | ▼ 1 |
| 13 | Ahsen | 18 | ▲ 3 |
| 14 | Duru | 16 | ▲ 2 |
| 15 | Aybüke | 15 | ▲ 2 |
| 15 | Eflin | 15 | ▲ 8 |
| 16 | Asel Lina | 14 | ▲ 2 |
| 16 | Eylül | 14 | ▼ 3 |
| 17 | Arya | 13 | ▲ 6 |
| 18 | Hümeyra | 12 | ▲ 6 |
| 18 | Mira | 12 | ▼ 4 |
| 19 | Gülce | 11 | ▲ 1 |
| 20 | Azra | 10 | – |
| 20 | Doğa | 10 | ▼ 3 |
| 20 | Ebrar | 10 | – |
| 20 | Nehir | 10 | ▼ 1 |
| 21 | Ela | 9 | ▼ 6 |
Top boy names in Çorum, 2025
| # | Name | Count | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Göktuğ | 53 | – |
| 2 | Alparslan | 44 | – |
| 3 | Metehan | 37 | – |
| 4 | Yiğit | 23 | ▲ 11 |
| 5 | Aybars | 22 | ▼ 1 |
| 6 | Atlas | 20 | ▲ 4 |
| 7 | Alperen | 19 | ▲ 11 |
| 8 | Karan | 17 | ▲ 8 |
| 8 | Yusuf | 17 | ▲ 4 |
| 9 | Ali Asaf | 16 | ▼ 2 |
| 10 | Yağız | 15 | ▲ 10 |
| 11 | Aras | 14 | ▲ 2 |
| 11 | Ömer | 14 | ▲ 7 |
| 11 | Ömer Asaf | 14 | ▲ 1 |
| 11 | Poyraz | 14 | ▲ 6 |
| 12 | Kerem | 13 | ▼ 6 |
| 12 | Miraç | 13 | ▼ 3 |
| 13 | Kuzey | 12 | ▼ 8 |
| 13 | Umut | 12 | ▲ 4 |
| 14 | Çınar | 11 | ▲ 7 |
| 14 | Deniz | 11 | ▲ 9 |
| 15 | Kaan | 10 | ▲ 6 |
| 15 | Kayra | 10 | ▲ 8 |
| 16 | Cihan | 9 | ▲ 8 |
| 16 | Kutay | 9 | ▲ 7 |
| 16 | Muhammed Ali | 9 | ▲ 2 |
| 16 | Yaman | 9 | ▼ 2 |
| 16 | Yavuz Selim | 9 | ▲ 5 |
| 17 | Ahmet | 8 | ▲ 5 |
| 17 | Ali | 8 | ▲ 3 |
Names that stand out in Çorum
In Çorum’s 2025 top 30 but not in the national top 30.
Girl names
Boy names
- Karan 8.
- Yağız 10.
- Umut 13.
- Deniz 14.
- Kaan 15.
- Kayra 15.
- Kutay 16.
- Muhammed Ali 16.
- Yavuz Selim 16.
- Alihan 17.
- Altay 17.
- Gökalp 17.
The No. 1 names, year by year
| Year | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Defne | Göktuğ |
| 2024 | Asel | Göktuğ |
| 2023 | Asel | Göktuğ |
| 2022 | Asel | Alparslan |
| 2021 | Zeynep | Göktuğ |
| 2020 | Asel | Miraç |
| 2019 | Zeynep | Eymen |
| 2018 | Zeynep | Eymen |
Most common female names in Çorum
| # | Name | Count |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fatma | 7,517 |
| 2 | Emine | 5,626 |
| 3 | Hatice | 5,555 |
| 4 | Ayşe | 5,519 |
| 5 | Satı | 3,922 |
| 6 | Zeynep | 3,792 |
| 7 | Elif | 3,204 |
| 8 | Sultan | 2,872 |
| 9 | Meryem | 2,626 |
| 10 | Hacer | 1,940 |
Source: TurkStat (TÜİK), Address-Based Population Registration System. Population and surname lists are for 2025. All provinces →
Guide
Making sense of Çorum’s recent name changes
Popular baby names in Çorum show both a change in the leading girls’ name and continuity at the top of the boys’ list. The population-wide tables add a separate view of names used across generations in the province.
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Defne leads the latest girls’ list
According to TÜİK’s 2025 province-level baby-name figures for Çorum, Defne leads with 47, followed by Gökçe with 44 and Alya with 41.
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Göktuğ remains the boys’ leader
TÜİK’s Çorum province figures place Göktuğ first in 2024 with 67 and first again in 2025 with 53. A name can retain its rank while its count falls.
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Surnames have their own ranking
According to TÜİK’s 2025 Çorum population figures, Şahin leads the surname list with 7,613, followed by Yılmaz with 5,834 and Kaya with 5,211.
A change at the top of the girls’ list
TÜİK’s province-level annual baby-name lists for Çorum show Asel leading in 2022, 2023 and 2024, before Defne takes the lead in 2025. In the 2025 list, Asel has 34 and follows Zeynep, which has 38. A former leader can remain present without holding the same position. For meanings, Asel means “honey, the sweet substance made by bees,” and Defne means “bay laurel, an aromatic evergreen tree.” Neither the meanings nor the rankings establish the reasons behind the recorded choices.
Why rank and count need separate attention
According to TÜİK’s Çorum province figures, Göktuğ leads the boys’ baby-name list in 2023 with 57, in 2024 with 67 and in 2025 with 53. The leading position stays the same across those years, while the recorded count changes. In 2025, Alparslan follows with 44 and Metehan with 37. The Göktuğ entry explains its meaning, “a sky-blue ceremonial standard.” Use the name statistics guide when comparing annual results, and avoid treating a first-place position alone as evidence of increasing use.
The broader picture of names in the province
Readers seeking the most common names in Çorum, Turkey, should use the population-wide tables. According to TÜİK’s 2025 Çorum figures, Fatma leads the female list with 7,517, followed by Emine with 5,626 and Hatice with 5,555. Mustafa leads the male list with 9,035, ahead of Mehmet with 7,003 and Ahmet with 5,544. Explore Mustafa and Mehmet for meanings rather than interpreting their counts as personal attributes. Source: TÜİK, 2025, Çorum province, address-based population register, top-30 lists.
How to compare Çorum’s lists
- Check both rank and count before describing a name as rising or falling.
- Use the annual leaders to trace the top position, without assuming they describe every name’s history.
- Read surname figures separately from female and male given-name figures.
- Preserve the Turkish letters in Çorum and Göktuğ when following name entries.
Frequently asked questions
Does Göktuğ’s leading position mean its count rose in 2025?
No. TÜİK’s Çorum province figures show 67 in 2024 and 53 in 2025, with Göktuğ leading the boys’ list in both years.
Which girls’ names have equal counts in the latest list?
In TÜİK’s 2025 Çorum province baby-name list, Elisa and İnci each have 22 and share the displayed rank.
Do name origins reveal the background of Çorum’s residents?
No. An origin label describes a name’s linguistic history. It does not establish a bearer’s ethnicity, religion, regional background or character.