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Most popular names in Düzce
The names given most often to babies born in Düzce, and the most common names in the province. Source: TÜİK, ADNKS.
Düzce at a glance
- In 2025 the province’s No. 1 girl name was Alya (69 babies). Nationally it ranked #1.
- The province’s top 30 ranks hold 125 girl names (with ties); 30 of them are also in the national top 30.
- The girl name that climbed most since 2018 is Umay, from #23 to #3. 42 names in today’s top 30 were not in the 2018 list.
- In 2025 the province’s No. 1 boy name was Göktuğ (60 babies). Nationally it ranked #2.
- The province’s top 30 ranks hold 132 boy names (with ties); 28 of them are also in the national top 30.
- The boy name that climbed most since 2018 is Göktuğ, from #19 to #1. 61 names in today’s top 30 were not in the 2018 list.
- The most common names in the province’s population are Fatma (6,116 people) and Mustafa (4,278 people); the most common surname is Yılmaz.
Top girl names in Düzce, 2025
| # | Name | Count | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alya | 69 | ▲ 6 |
| 2 | Gökçe | 50 | ▲ 8 |
| 3 | Defne | 35 | ▼ 2 |
| 3 | Umay | 35 | ▲ 10 |
| 4 | İnci | 32 | ▲ 7 |
| 5 | Asel | 31 | ▼ 2 |
| 5 | Duru | 31 | ▲ 3 |
| 6 | Elisa | 27 | ▼ 2 |
| 7 | Ceylin | 24 | ▲ 15 |
| 8 | İpek | 22 | ▲ 1 |
| 9 | Mihra | 21 | ▼ 3 |
| 10 | Miray | 20 | ▲ 8 |
| 11 | Asya | 19 | ▼ 9 |
| 12 | Lina | 18 | ▲ 4 |
| 13 | Eflin | 17 | ▲ 3 |
| 13 | Zümra | 17 | ▼ 8 |
| 14 | Ela | 16 | ▲ 8 |
| 15 | Zeynep | 15 | ▼ 12 |
| 16 | Eylül | 14 | ▲ 3 |
| 17 | Aybüke | 13 | ▲ 5 |
| 17 | Güneş | 13 | ▲ 3 |
| 18 | Beren | 12 | ▲ 5 |
| 18 | Yüsra | 12 | ▼ 4 |
| 19 | Aden | 11 | ▼ 3 |
| 19 | Ahsen | 11 | ▼ 4 |
| 19 | Arya | 11 | ▲ 6 |
| 19 | Asel Lina | 11 | ▲ 1 |
| 19 | Doğa | 11 | ▼ 1 |
| 19 | Gülce | 11 | ▲ 5 |
| 19 | Mira | 11 | ▲ 5 |
Top boy names in Düzce, 2025
| # | Name | Count | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Göktuğ | 60 | ▲ 2 |
| 2 | Alparslan | 53 | ▼ 1 |
| 3 | Kerem | 33 | ▲ 1 |
| 4 | Metehan | 29 | ▼ 2 |
| 5 | Alperen | 26 | ▲ 5 |
| 6 | Atlas | 22 | ▲ 8 |
| 7 | Kuzey | 21 | ▲ 5 |
| 8 | Aybars | 18 | ▼ 3 |
| 8 | Yaman | 18 | ▲ 5 |
| 9 | Ege | 16 | ▲ 7 |
| 10 | Aras | 14 | ▼ 4 |
| 10 | Ömer Asaf | 14 | ▼ 4 |
| 10 | Poyraz | 14 | ▼ 1 |
| 11 | Altay | 13 | new |
| 11 | Asil | 13 | ▲ 11 |
| 11 | Mert | 13 | ▲ 9 |
| 11 | Miraç | 13 | ▼ 4 |
| 11 | Yiğit | 13 | – |
| 12 | Aslan | 12 | ▼ 7 |
| 12 | Çınar | 12 | ▼ 2 |
| 12 | Kaan | 12 | ▲ 2 |
| 12 | Kıvanç | 12 | ▲ 5 |
| 13 | Ali Asaf | 11 | ▼ 2 |
| 13 | Alper | 11 | ▲ 3 |
| 13 | Yavuz Selim | 11 | ▲ 1 |
| 14 | Ali | 10 | – |
| 14 | Emir | 10 | ▲ 5 |
| 14 | Hamza | 10 | ▲ 2 |
| 14 | Mete | 10 | ▲ 4 |
| 14 | Uras | 10 | ▲ 1 |
Names that stand out in Düzce
In Düzce’s 2025 top 30 but not in the national top 30.
The No. 1 names, year by year
| Year | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Alya | Göktuğ |
| 2024 | Defne | Alparslan |
| 2023 | Asel | Alparslan |
| 2022 | Zümra | Alparslan |
| 2021 | Zümra | Alparslan |
| 2020 | Defne | Alparslan |
| 2019 | Zeynep | Alparslan |
| 2018 | Zeynep | Ömer Asaf |
Most common female names in Düzce
| # | Name | Count |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fatma | 6,116 |
| 2 | Ayşe | 5,405 |
| 3 | Emine | 5,133 |
| 4 | Hatice | 3,507 |
| 5 | Zeynep | 3,180 |
| 6 | Elif | 2,610 |
| 7 | Havva | 1,754 |
| 8 | Meryem | 1,606 |
| 9 | Merve | 1,595 |
| 10 | Zehra | 1,491 |
Source: TurkStat (TÜİK), Address-Based Population Registration System. Population and surname lists are for 2025. All provinces →
Guide
Understanding Düzce’s new leaders and longer-term name patterns
Popular baby names in Düzce show a change in both leading positions in the latest year. The annual lists help trace those changes, while population-wide figures answer a separate question about names used across generations.
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Alya leads the girls’ list
According to TÜİK’s 2025 province-level baby-name figures for Düzce, Alya leads with 69, followed by Gökçe with 50. Defne and Umay each have 35.
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Göktuğ takes the boys’ lead
TÜİK’s 2025 Düzce baby-name figures place Göktuğ first with 60, followed by Alparslan with 53 and Kerem with 33.
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Population leaders remain a separate measure
According to TÜİK’s 2025 Düzce population figures, Fatma leads the female list with 6,116 and Mustafa leads the male list with 4,278.
A change after Alparslan’s run at the top
TÜİK’s province-level annual baby-name lists for Düzce show Alparslan leading the boys’ rankings from 2019 through 2024, before Göktuğ takes the leading position in 2025. The latest figures give Göktuğ 60 and Alparslan 53. A change of leader does not mean the previous leader has disappeared from use. The Alparslan entry gives the meaning “valiant, courageous lion,” while Göktuğ means “a sky-blue ceremonial standard.” Those are meanings of the names; they do not describe the character of anyone who bears them.
Reading the changing girls’ leaders and ties
TÜİK’s province-level series for Düzce records Zeynep as the leading girls’ baby name in 2018 and 2019, Defne in 2020, Zümra in 2021 and 2022, Asel in 2023, Defne in 2024 and Alya in 2025. In the 2025 list, Defne and Umay each have 35, while Asel and Duru each have 31. These equal counts should retain their shared ranks. Explore Alya and Defne for meanings, or consult the 2025 baby-name overview when browsing results for the same year.
Which names are most common across generations?
For the most common names in Düzce, Turkey, use the population-wide tables rather than the baby-name rankings. According to TÜİK’s 2025 Düzce figures, Fatma, Ayşe and Emine lead the female list, while Mustafa, Mehmet and Ahmet lead the male list. Yılmaz leads the separate surname list with 8,034, followed by Şahin with 5,106 and Aydın with 4,673. The name statistics page and methodology guide provide context for these categories. Source: TÜİK, 2025, Düzce province, address-based population register, top-30 lists.
Practical ways to read Düzce’s name history
- Use the annual leaders to follow changes at the top, without inferring unlisted historical ranks.
- Keep Defne and Umay tied when summarizing the latest girls’ results.
- Separate surname counts from given-name counts, even when they appear on the same page.
- Preserve ü in Düzce and ö, ğ and other Turkish letters when copying names into a shortlist.
Frequently asked questions
Was Göktuğ also Düzce’s leading boys’ name in 2024?
No. TÜİK’s Düzce province figures place Alparslan first in 2024 with 47. Göktuğ leads in 2025 with 60.
Does Alya’s 2025 lead establish its earlier popularity?
It establishes the leading position in TÜİK’s 2025 Düzce province baby-name list. The supplied annual winners do not show Alya’s position in earlier years.
Does a name missing from the displayed list have no users?
No. The source consists of top-30 lists, so absence from a displayed selection does not establish a zero count or supply an exact rank.