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Most popular names in Giresun
The names given most often to babies born in Giresun, and the most common names in the province. Source: TÜİK, ADNKS.
Giresun at a glance
- In 2025 the province’s No. 1 girl name was Alya (54 babies). Nationally it ranked #1.
- The province’s top 30 ranks hold 98 girl names (with ties); 29 of them are also in the national top 30.
- The girl name that climbed most since 2018 is Gökçe, from #16 to #2. 40 names in today’s top 30 were not in the 2018 list.
- In 2025 the province’s No. 1 boy name was Göktuğ (35 babies). Nationally it ranked #2.
- The province’s top 30 ranks hold 104 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 #17 to #1. 43 names in today’s top 30 were not in the 2018 list.
- The most common names in the province’s population are Fatma (10,893 people) and Mustafa (7,872 people); the most common surname is Yılmaz.
Top girl names in Giresun, 2025
| # | Name | Count | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alya | 54 | ▲ 6 |
| 2 | Gökçe | 34 | ▼ 1 |
| 3 | Defne | 32 | – |
| 4 | Asya | 29 | ▼ 2 |
| 5 | Umay | 26 | ▲ 1 |
| 6 | Zümra | 19 | ▼ 2 |
| 7 | Duru | 18 | ▲ 2 |
| 8 | Doğa | 17 | ▲ 4 |
| 8 | Elisa | 17 | ▲ 1 |
| 9 | Eylül | 16 | ▲ 8 |
| 9 | Güneş | 16 | ▲ 1 |
| 10 | Masal | 13 | ▲ 8 |
| 11 | Ada | 12 | ▼ 2 |
| 12 | Asel | 11 | ▼ 7 |
| 12 | İpek | 11 | ▲ 3 |
| 12 | Nehir | 11 | ▲ 5 |
| 13 | Ahsen | 10 | ▲ 5 |
| 13 | Aybüke | 10 | ▼ 5 |
| 13 | Sare | 10 | ▲ 2 |
| 13 | Zeynep | 10 | ▼ 3 |
| 14 | Kumsal | 9 | ▼ 3 |
| 15 | Arya | 8 | ▲ 1 |
| 15 | Buğlem | 8 | ▼ 3 |
| 15 | Ceylin | 8 | ▼ 4 |
| 15 | Mihra | 8 | ▼ 7 |
| 15 | Simay | 8 | ▲ 2 |
| 15 | Yüsra | 8 | ▲ 3 |
| 16 | Gülce | 7 | ▼ 3 |
| 16 | İlay | 7 | ▲ 2 |
| 16 | İnci | 7 | ▼ 1 |
Top boy names in Giresun, 2025
| # | Name | Count | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Göktuğ | 35 | ▲ 1 |
| 2 | Alparslan | 33 | ▼ 1 |
| 3 | Metehan | 31 | – |
| 4 | Alperen | 21 | – |
| 4 | Kerem | 21 | ▲ 1 |
| 5 | Kuzey | 15 | ▲ 2 |
| 6 | Altay | 13 | new |
| 6 | Kıvanç | 13 | ▲ 2 |
| 6 | Poyraz | 13 | ▲ 2 |
| 7 | Aybars | 12 | ▲ 3 |
| 7 | Karan | 12 | ▲ 2 |
| 8 | Aras | 11 | ▼ 2 |
| 8 | Çağatay | 11 | ▲ 7 |
| 8 | Yağız | 11 | ▲ 8 |
| 9 | Aslan | 10 | ▲ 1 |
| 9 | Ayaz | 10 | ▲ 8 |
| 9 | Çınar | 10 | ▲ 3 |
| 9 | Kaan | 10 | ▲ 2 |
| 9 | Yaman | 10 | ▲ 2 |
| 9 | Yusuf | 10 | ▲ 3 |
| 10 | Ali Asaf | 9 | ▼ 1 |
| 10 | Cihangir | 9 | ▲ 7 |
| 10 | Göktürk | 9 | ▲ 7 |
| 10 | Yiğit | 9 | ▲ 2 |
| 11 | Atlas | 8 | ▼ 2 |
| 11 | Kutay | 8 | ▲ 4 |
| 11 | Miraç | 8 | ▲ 6 |
| 11 | Yiğit Alp | 8 | ▲ 4 |
| 12 | Cihan | 7 | new |
| 12 | Ege | 7 | ▼ 2 |
Names that stand out in Giresun
In Giresun’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 | Gökçe | Alparslan |
| 2023 | Defne | Alparslan |
| 2022 | Defne | Alparslan |
| 2021 | Asel | Alparslan |
| 2020 | Asel | Alparslan |
| 2019 | Defne | Ömer Asaf |
| 2018 | Zeynep | Eymen |
Most common female names in Giresun
| # | Name | Count |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fatma | 10,893 |
| 2 | Emine | 9,103 |
| 3 | Ayşe | 8,071 |
| 4 | Hatice | 5,227 |
| 5 | Zeynep | 3,733 |
| 6 | Elif | 2,283 |
| 7 | Hanife | 1,958 |
| 8 | Hava | 1,947 |
| 9 | Zehra | 1,388 |
| 10 | Hacer | 1,373 |
Source: TurkStat (TÜİK), Address-Based Population Registration System. Population and surname lists are for 2025. All provinces →
Guide
Understanding Giresun’s baby-name choices and population lists
Popular baby names in Giresun give a different picture from names counted across the province’s population. Reading the lists separately helps you distinguish recent naming choices from names shared across generations.
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New leaders in 2025
According to TÜİK’s 2025 province-level figures for Giresun, Alya led the girls’ baby-name list with 54, while Göktuğ led the boys’ list with 35.
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Population-wide leaders
In TÜİK’s 2025 Giresun population lists, Fatma ranked first among female names with 10,893, and Mustafa among male names with 7,872.
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Keep equal counts together
The 2025 Giresun figures from TÜİK place Kerem and Alperen together at 21 each. Elisa and Doğa also share a count, at 17 each.
What the latest baby-name list shows
According to TÜİK’s 2025 province-level baby-name figures for Giresun, Alya is followed by Gökçe with 34 and Defne with 32 among girls. Among boys, Göktuğ is followed by Alparslan with 33 and Metehan with 31. These counts describe the names in this year’s provincial list; they do not explain why families chose them. To explore the names beyond their positions, read Alya and Göktuğ, or use the 2025 baby-name overview for a separate national perspective.
Follow changes without assuming a steady trend
The annual leaders change across TÜİK’s Giresun province-level series. Zeynep led the girls’ list in 2018, Asel in 2020 and 2021, and Defne in 2022 and 2023. Gökçe led in 2024 before Alya took the lead in 2025. For boys, Alparslan led from 2020 through 2024, followed by Göktuğ in 2025. A sequence of annual winners shows changes at the top, but does not establish how every name performed. Explore Alparslan alongside the name statistics to keep meaning and frequency distinct.
Read common given names and surnames separately
If you are looking for the most common names in Giresun, Turkey, use the population lists rather than the baby-name table. According to TÜİK’s 2025 province-level figures, Emine and Ayşe follow Fatma among female names, while Mehmet and Ahmet follow Mustafa among male names. Yılmaz, Aydın and Özdemir lead the surname list, which is a separate category. The source is TÜİK’s address-based population register, using top-30 lists. Consult the methodology when comparing categories, and the province directory when changing location.
Ways to explore Giresun’s lists
- Choose the baby-name table for recent choices and the population table for broader name frequency.
- Keep the year and Giresun province label attached when quoting a count.
- Preserve Turkish spelling, including the letters in Gökçe and Göktuğ.
- Treat a shared rank as a tie; do not reorder names by personal preference.
Frequently asked questions
What does TÜİK mean?
TÜİK is the Turkish Statistical Institute. The figures here cite its address-based population register top-30 lists, with Giresun as the geographic level.
What does Alya mean?
Alya is an Arabic-origin name meaning “high, exalted; an elevated place.” Its meaning describes the name, not the personality of someone who bears it.
Does the leading baby name also lead the population list?
Not in these figures. TÜİK’s 2025 Giresun lists place Alya and Göktuğ first for babies, while Fatma and Mustafa lead the female and male population lists.