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Most popular names in Eskişehir
The names given most often to babies born in Eskişehir, and the most common names in the province. Source: TÜİK, ADNKS.
Eskişehir at a glance
- In 2025 the province’s No. 1 girl name was Gökçe (84 babies), first for 2 years running. Nationally it ranked #3.
- The province’s top 30 ranks hold 69 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 #25 to #1. 21 names in today’s top 30 were not in the 2018 list.
- In 2025 the province’s No. 1 boy name was Göktuğ (80 babies). Nationally it ranked #2.
- The province’s top 30 ranks hold 70 boy names (with ties); 27 of them are also in the national top 30.
- The boy name that climbed most since 2018 is Göktuğ, from #20 to #1. 26 names in today’s top 30 were not in the 2018 list.
- The most common names in the province’s population are Fatma (11,234 people) and Mehmet (11,225 people); the most common surname is Yılmaz.
Top girl names in Eskişehir, 2025
| # | Name | Count | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gökçe | 84 | – |
| 2 | Alya | 74 | ▲ 8 |
| 3 | Defne | 72 | ▼ 1 |
| 4 | Umay | 71 | ▲ 10 |
| 5 | Asya | 56 | ▼ 1 |
| 6 | Duru | 55 | – |
| 7 | Zeynep | 51 | ▼ 2 |
| 8 | Asel | 50 | ▼ 5 |
| 9 | İnci | 49 | ▲ 3 |
| 10 | Güneş | 42 | ▲ 3 |
| 11 | Doğa | 41 | ▼ 3 |
| 12 | İpek | 33 | ▼ 2 |
| 13 | Ela | 30 | ▲ 5 |
| 13 | Eylül | 30 | – |
| 14 | Ada | 28 | ▲ 2 |
| 14 | Miray | 28 | – |
| 15 | Ceylin | 27 | ▲ 12 |
| 16 | Aybüke | 26 | ▲ 6 |
| 16 | Elisa | 26 | ▼ 1 |
| 16 | Lina | 26 | ▲ 3 |
| 17 | Elif | 25 | ▼ 6 |
| 18 | Arya | 24 | ▲ 5 |
| 18 | Kumsal | 24 | ▲ 7 |
| 19 | Mihra | 23 | ▲ 8 |
| 20 | Aden | 22 | ▼ 5 |
| 20 | İlay | 22 | ▼ 2 |
| 21 | Beren | 20 | ▼ 3 |
| 21 | Ece | 20 | ▲ 2 |
| 21 | Eflin | 20 | new |
| 21 | Zümra | 20 | ▼ 14 |
Top boy names in Eskişehir, 2025
| # | Name | Count | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Göktuğ | 80 | ▲ 1 |
| 2 | Alparslan | 75 | ▼ 1 |
| 3 | Atlas | 51 | – |
| 4 | Kerem | 44 | ▲ 4 |
| 5 | Metehan | 43 | – |
| 6 | Asil | 40 | ▲ 11 |
| 6 | Kuzey | 40 | ▼ 1 |
| 7 | Aybars | 36 | ▼ 3 |
| 8 | Aslan | 34 | ▼ 5 |
| 8 | Çınar | 34 | ▲ 4 |
| 9 | Aras | 31 | ▼ 3 |
| 10 | Yusuf | 30 | ▲ 3 |
| 11 | Mert | 28 | ▲ 4 |
| 12 | Barlas | 27 | ▼ 1 |
| 12 | Ege | 27 | ▲ 1 |
| 13 | Kıvanç | 26 | ▲ 4 |
| 14 | Doruk | 25 | ▼ 4 |
| 14 | Yağız | 25 | ▲ 1 |
| 14 | Yiğit | 25 | ▼ 2 |
| 15 | Poyraz | 24 | ▲ 2 |
| 16 | Alperen | 23 | ▼ 7 |
| 16 | Mete | 23 | ▲ 7 |
| 16 | Ömer Asaf | 23 | ▼ 5 |
| 17 | Miraç | 22 | ▼ 7 |
| 17 | Miran | 22 | – |
| 17 | Yaman | 22 | ▼ 4 |
| 18 | Tuna | 21 | ▲ 6 |
| 19 | Gökalp | 20 | ▲ 6 |
| 19 | Kaan | 20 | ▼ 6 |
| 19 | Ömer | 20 | ▼ 12 |
Names that stand out in Eskişehir
In Eskişehir’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 | Gökçe | Alparslan |
| 2023 | Defne | Alparslan |
| 2022 | Defne | Alparslan |
| 2021 | Zeynep | Alparslan |
| 2020 | Zeynep | Alparslan |
| 2019 | Zeynep | Eymen |
| 2018 | Zeynep | Eymen |
Most common female names in Eskişehir
| # | Name | Count |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fatma | 11,234 |
| 2 | Ayşe | 10,446 |
| 3 | Emine | 8,233 |
| 4 | Hatice | 7,699 |
| 5 | Zeynep | 7,115 |
| 6 | Elif | 5,905 |
| 7 | Merve | 3,461 |
| 8 | Özlem | 2,972 |
| 9 | Yasemin | 2,883 |
| 10 | Esra | 2,828 |
Source: TurkStat (TÜİK), Address-Based Population Registration System. Population and surname lists are for 2025. All provinces →
Guide
Following Eskişehir’s baby-name changes over time
Gökçe and Göktuğ lead the latest popular baby names in Eskişehir. The annual tables show how they reached the leading positions, while resident-name statistics offer a separate view of names used across generations.
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Gökçe remains the girls’ leader
According to TÜİK’s Eskişehir province figures, Gökçe leads with 80 in 2024 and 84 in 2025. Alya follows in the 2025 list with 74.
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A new leader among boys
Göktuğ leads TÜİK’s 2025 Eskişehir province boys’ list with 80. Alparslan, which leads the supplied lists from 2020 through 2024, follows with 75.
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Names across generations
TÜİK’s 2025 Eskişehir resident figures place Fatma first among female names with 11,234 and Mehmet first among male names with 11,225. Yılmaz leads surnames with 12,337.
How the girls’ leading names changed
TÜİK’s supplied Eskişehir province baby-name lists show Zeynep leading among girls from 2018 through 2021, Defne in 2022 and 2023, and Gökçe in 2024 and 2025. In the 2025 provincial figures, Defne has 72 and Umay has 71, illustrating why the full list is useful alongside its leader. Defne means “bay laurel, an aromatic evergreen tree,” while Umay refers to a protective female figure in ancient Turkic belief. Their meanings provide context for the names, but do not explain the statistical changes or individual naming decisions.
A change at the top does not describe every trend
Among boys, the supplied TÜİK Eskişehir province lists show Eymen leading in 2018 and 2019, Alparslan from 2020 through 2024, and Göktuğ in 2025. That sequence establishes the annual leaders, but it does not provide a complete history for every name below them. According to the 2025 provincial figures, Kuzey and Asil share sixth place with 40 each, while Çınar and Aslan share eighth with 34 each. Use the baby-name lists to follow dated results and the methodology to understand how the tables should be read.
Resident frequency and name meanings serve different purposes
For the most common names in Eskişehir, Turkey, turn to the resident tables. According to TÜİK’s 2025 Eskişehir province figures, Mustafa follows Mehmet among male names with 10,981, while Ayşe follows Fatma among female names with 10,446. These counts answer a population-frequency question. The entry for Mustafa, meaning “chosen; singled out for distinction,” answers a dictionary question instead. Browse names by origin for linguistic background or name statistics for frequency. Neither a meaning nor a provincial count determines anything about an individual bearer’s identity or qualities.
Getting useful comparisons from Eskişehir’s data
- Compare Gökçe’s count across matching years as well as noting its leading rank.
- Keep Kuzey and Asil tied rather than treating their displayed order as a difference.
- Distinguish Çınar from Aslan even though their latest counts are equal.
- Preserve the Turkish letters in Eskişehir, Gökçe and Göktuğ when searching.
Frequently asked questions
Which baby names lead Eskişehir in 2025?
According to TÜİK’s 2025 Eskişehir province figures, Gökçe leads among girls with 84 and Göktuğ among boys with 80.
Is Alparslan no longer used among babies?
It remains second in TÜİK’s 2025 Eskişehir province boys’ list with 75. A change in the leading name does not mean the previous leader has disappeared.
What does the source cover?
Source: TÜİK, Türkiye’s statistical institute, address-based population register, top-30 lists. The scope here is Eskişehir province, for 2025 and the historical years stated; a name missing from these lists should not be assumed unused.