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Most popular names in Erzincan
The names given most often to babies born in Erzincan, and the most common names in the province. Source: TÜİK, ADNKS.
Erzincan at a glance
- In 2025 the province’s No. 1 girl name was Gökçe (30 babies). Nationally it ranked #3.
- The province’s top 30 ranks hold 67 girl names (with ties); 25 of them are also in the national top 30.
- The girl name that climbed most since 2018 is Gökçe, from #13 to #1. 30 names in today’s top 30 were not in the 2018 list.
- In 2025 the province’s No. 1 boy name was Göktuğ (24 babies), first for 2 years running. Nationally it ranked #2.
- The province’s top 30 ranks hold 80 boy names (with ties); 26 of them are also in the national top 30.
- The boy name that climbed most since 2018 is Göktuğ, from #11 to #1. 42 names in today’s top 30 were not in the 2018 list.
- The most common names in the province’s population are Zeynep (1,901 people) and Mustafa (2,061 people); the most common surname is Yılmaz.
Top girl names in Erzincan, 2025
| # | Name | Count | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gökçe | 30 | ▲ 4 |
| 2 | Defne | 23 | ▲ 1 |
| 3 | Alya | 17 | new |
| 3 | Asya | 17 | ▼ 2 |
| 4 | Zeynep | 12 | ▼ 2 |
| 5 | Asel | 11 | ▼ 3 |
| 5 | Elif | 11 | ▲ 1 |
| 6 | Mihra | 10 | ▲ 2 |
| 7 | İpek | 9 | ▲ 6 |
| 8 | Aysima | 8 | ▲ 6 |
| 8 | Duru | 8 | ▼ 1 |
| 8 | Umay | 8 | ▲ 3 |
| 8 | Zehra | 8 | ▲ 1 |
| 9 | Nehir | 7 | ▲ 4 |
| 10 | Asel Lina | 6 | ▲ 2 |
| 10 | Elisa | 6 | ▼ 5 |
| 10 | Sare | 6 | – |
| 10 | Yüsra | 6 | – |
| 10 | Zümra | 6 | ▼ 6 |
| 11 | Ceylin | 5 | new |
| 11 | Ebrar | 5 | ▲ 1 |
| 11 | Efnan | 5 | ▲ 3 |
| 11 | Elif Sare | 5 | new |
| 11 | Eslem | 5 | – |
| 11 | Gökçe Sare | 5 | new |
| 11 | Gülce | 5 | ▲ 2 |
| 11 | Güneş | 5 | ▼ 1 |
| 11 | Hümeyra | 5 | ▲ 3 |
| 11 | İkra | 5 | ▲ 2 |
| 11 | Kumsal | 5 | ▲ 3 |
Top boy names in Erzincan, 2025
| # | Name | Count | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Göktuğ | 24 | – |
| 2 | Metehan | 22 | ▲ 1 |
| 3 | Alperen | 19 | ▲ 3 |
| 4 | Alparslan | 16 | ▼ 2 |
| 5 | Ömer | 15 | ▲ 1 |
| 6 | Atlas | 13 | ▲ 4 |
| 6 | Kerem | 13 | ▲ 5 |
| 7 | Ömer Asaf | 11 | ▼ 1 |
| 8 | Çınar | 10 | ▲ 1 |
| 9 | Kuzey | 9 | ▼ 2 |
| 9 | Muhammed Ali | 9 | ▲ 1 |
| 10 | Poyraz | 8 | ▼ 2 |
| 11 | Hamza | 7 | ▲ 1 |
| 11 | Yusuf | 7 | new |
| 12 | Aslan | 6 | ▼ 2 |
| 12 | Cihangir | 6 | ▼ 1 |
| 12 | Göktürk | 6 | ▼ 3 |
| 12 | Miran | 6 | – |
| 12 | Yiğit Alp | 6 | ▼ 4 |
| 13 | Altay | 5 | new |
| 13 | Asil | 5 | new |
| 13 | Emir Asaf | 5 | new |
| 13 | Kayra | 5 | ▼ 1 |
| 13 | Muhammed Alparslan | 5 | ▼ 9 |
| 13 | Oğuz Kağan | 5 | new |
| 13 | Yağız Ali | 5 | new |
| 13 | Yavuz | 5 | new |
| 13 | Yiğit | 5 | ▼ 8 |
| 13 | Yiğit Hamza | 5 | new |
| 13 | Yunus Emre | 5 | ▼ 4 |
Names that stand out in Erzincan
In Erzincan’s 2025 top 30 but not in the national top 30.
Girl names
- Aysima 8.
- Zehra 8.
- Asel Lina 10.
- Yüsra 10.
- Ebrar 11.
- Efnan 11.
- Elif Sare 11.
- Eslem 11.
- Gökçe Sare 11.
- Gülce 11.
- Hümeyra 11.
- Kumsal 11.
Boy names
- Muhammed Ali 9.
- Cihangir 12.
- Göktürk 12.
- Yiğit Alp 12.
- Altay 13.
- Asil 13.
- Emir Asaf 13.
- Kayra 13.
- Muhammed Alparslan 13.
- Oğuz Kağan 13.
- Yağız Ali 13.
- Yavuz 13.
The No. 1 names, year by year
| Year | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Gökçe | Göktuğ |
| 2024 | Asya | Göktuğ |
| 2023 | Asel | Alparslan |
| 2022 | Defne | Alparslan |
| 2021 | Zümra | Ömer Asaf |
| 2020 | Zeynep | Ömer Asaf |
| 2019 | Zeynep | Ömer Asaf |
| 2018 | Zeynep | Ömer Asaf |
Most common female names in Erzincan
| # | Name | Count |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zeynep | 1,901 |
| 2 | Hatice | 1,761 |
| 3 | Fatma | 1,679 |
| 4 | Ayşe | 1,574 |
| 5 | Elif | 1,485 |
| 6 | Emine | 1,292 |
| 7 | Meryem | 1,038 |
| 8 | Merve | 899 |
| 9 | Kübra | 766 |
| 10 | Songül | 752 |
Source: TurkStat (TÜİK), Address-Based Population Registration System. Population and surname lists are for 2025. All provinces →
Guide
Making sense of Erzincan’s latest name rankings
Gökçe and Göktuğ head the popular baby names in Erzincan in the latest supplied figures. The resident lists tell a separate story, with Zeynep and Mustafa leading names recorded across generations.
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The latest baby-name leaders
According to TÜİK’s 2025 Erzincan province figures, Gökçe leads among girls with 30 and Göktuğ leads among boys with 24.
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Equal counts share a position
Asya and Alya share third place among girls with 17 each. Kerem and Atlas share sixth place among boys with 13 each in the same provincial lists.
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Names across the resident population
In TÜİK’s 2025 Erzincan resident figures, Zeynep leads female names with 1,901 and Mustafa leads male names with 2,061. Yılmaz leads surnames with 3,714.
The route to the current leaders
TÜİK’s supplied Erzincan province lists show Zeynep leading girls’ baby names from 2018 through 2020, followed by Zümra in 2021, Defne in 2022, Asel in 2023, Asya in 2024 and Gökçe in 2025. Among boys, Ömer Asaf leads from 2018 through 2021, Alparslan in 2022 and 2023, and Göktuğ in 2024 and 2025. The sequence shows succession at the top rather than the full path of every name. Consult the baby-name pages alongside the methodology when comparing annual results.
Why rank and count need to stay together
A name can retain its leading position while its count changes. According to TÜİK’s Erzincan province figures, Göktuğ leads with 25 in 2024 and with 24 in 2025. Its rank therefore stays the same even though the reported count is lower. For the most common names in Erzincan, Turkey, use the resident list instead: TÜİK’s 2025 provincial figures place Mustafa ahead of Mehmet, whose count is 2,034. The statistics guide explains the distinction, while other provincial pages should be read within their own geographical scope.
Similar-looking names still deserve separate entries
The latest leaders, Gökçe and Göktuğ, are both Turkish in origin, but their supplied meanings differ. Gökçe means “sky-blue; beautiful, pleasing,” while Göktuğ means “a sky-blue ceremonial standard.” Another listed name, Metehan, means “Mete Khan; Mete the ruler.” These definitions help readers distinguish names that may be unfamiliar outside Türkiye. They describe words and naming traditions, not the personality or identity of their bearers. A shared element or similar spelling is a reason to compare entries carefully, rather than assume identical meanings.
Useful checks for Erzincan’s lists
- Record both the count and the rank when comparing Göktuğ across years.
- Treat Asya and Alya as tied in the latest girls’ list.
- Keep complete names such as Ömer Asaf and Muhammed Ali intact.
- Use individual entries to distinguish the meanings of Gökçe and Göktuğ.
Frequently asked questions
Which girls’ names follow Gökçe in 2025?
According to TÜİK’s 2025 Erzincan province figures, Defne follows with 23. Asya and Alya then share third place with 17 each.
Is Zeynep still common in Erzincan?
TÜİK’s 2025 Erzincan province resident list places Zeynep first among female names with 1,901. The separate baby-name list records 12.
Do these statistics cover the city centre alone?
Their stated level is Erzincan province; they should not be relabelled as city-centre figures. Source: TÜİK, Türkiye’s statistical institute, address-based population register, top-30 lists, for 2025 and the historical years stated.