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Most popular names in Kırklareli
The names given most often to babies born in Kırklareli, and the most common names in the province. Source: TÜİK, ADNKS.
Kırklareli at a glance
- In 2025 the province’s No. 1 girl name was Defne (32 babies), first for 2 years running. Nationally it ranked #2.
- The province’s top 30 ranks hold 84 girl names (with ties); 30 of them are also in the national top 30.
- The girl name that climbed most since 2018 is Doğa, from #21 to #3. 24 names in today’s top 30 were not in the 2018 list.
- In 2025 the province’s No. 1 boy name was Atlas (37 babies). Nationally it ranked #9.
- The province’s top 30 ranks hold 79 boy names (with ties); 26 of them are also in the national top 30.
- The boy name that climbed most since 2018 is Atlas, from #17 to #1. 25 names in today’s top 30 were not in the 2018 list.
- The most common names in the province’s population are Fatma (4,865 people) and Mehmet (4,166 people); the most common surname is Yılmaz.
Top girl names in Kırklareli, 2025
| # | Name | Count | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Defne | 32 | – |
| 2 | Alya | 27 | ▲ 9 |
| 3 | Doğa | 26 | ▲ 1 |
| 4 | Asel | 24 | ▼ 2 |
| 4 | Umay | 24 | ▼ 1 |
| 5 | Güneş | 23 | ▲ 2 |
| 5 | İnci | 23 | – |
| 6 | Ada | 22 | ▲ 6 |
| 6 | Duru | 22 | ▲ 6 |
| 6 | Parla | 22 | ▲ 3 |
| 7 | Asya | 20 | ▼ 1 |
| 8 | Gökçe | 19 | ▲ 3 |
| 9 | Ela | 15 | ▲ 11 |
| 9 | Miray | 15 | ▲ 7 |
| 10 | Bade | 12 | ▲ 9 |
| 10 | Elisa | 12 | ▲ 2 |
| 10 | Lina | 12 | ▲ 2 |
| 11 | Eflin | 11 | ▲ 8 |
| 11 | Masal | 11 | – |
| 11 | Mihra | 11 | ▲ 7 |
| 11 | Zeynep | 11 | ▼ 2 |
| 12 | Eylül | 10 | ▼ 4 |
| 12 | Kumsal | 10 | ▲ 3 |
| 13 | Arya | 9 | ▲ 7 |
| 13 | Sare | 9 | ▲ 8 |
| 14 | Afra | 8 | new |
| 14 | Aybüke | 8 | ▲ 7 |
| 14 | Ece | 8 | new |
| 14 | İlay | 8 | ▲ 2 |
| 14 | Mira | 8 | – |
Top boy names in Kırklareli, 2025
| # | Name | Count | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Atlas | 37 | ▲ 2 |
| 2 | Alparslan | 32 | – |
| 3 | Göktuğ | 18 | ▲ 1 |
| 4 | Asil | 17 | ▲ 5 |
| 4 | Metehan | 17 | ▲ 6 |
| 5 | Barlas | 16 | ▲ 4 |
| 6 | Aslan | 15 | ▼ 5 |
| 6 | Ege | 15 | ▲ 2 |
| 6 | Uras | 15 | ▲ 2 |
| 6 | Yağız | 15 | ▲ 8 |
| 7 | Kerem | 14 | ▲ 2 |
| 7 | Kuzey | 14 | ▼ 2 |
| 8 | Yaman | 13 | ▼ 1 |
| 9 | Alp | 12 | ▲ 7 |
| 10 | Aren | 11 | ▲ 1 |
| 10 | Ayaz | 11 | ▲ 1 |
| 10 | Aybars | 11 | ▼ 4 |
| 10 | Göktürk | 11 | ▲ 6 |
| 10 | Yiğit | 11 | ▲ 3 |
| 11 | Aras | 10 | ▼ 4 |
| 11 | Arda | 10 | ▲ 2 |
| 12 | Ali | 9 | ▲ 5 |
| 12 | Emir | 9 | ▲ 3 |
| 13 | Cihangir | 8 | – |
| 13 | Deniz | 8 | ▼ 3 |
| 13 | Doruk | 8 | ▼ 5 |
| 13 | Karan | 8 | ▼ 4 |
| 13 | Kıvanç | 8 | ▼ 2 |
| 13 | Mete | 8 | ▼ 4 |
| 13 | Ömer | 8 | ▲ 2 |
Names that stand out in Kırklareli
In Kırklareli’s 2025 top 30 but not in the national top 30.
The No. 1 names, year by year
| Year | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Defne | Atlas |
| 2024 | Defne | Aslan |
| 2023 | Asel | Alparslan |
| 2022 | Asel | Alparslan |
| 2021 | Asel | Aras |
| 2020 | Zeynep | Miraç |
| 2019 | Defne | Yamaç |
| 2018 | Zeynep | Eymen |
Most common female names in Kırklareli
| # | Name | Count |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fatma | 4,865 |
| 2 | Ayşe | 3,921 |
| 3 | Emine | 2,705 |
| 4 | Hatice | 2,529 |
| 5 | Zeynep | 2,195 |
| 6 | Elif | 2,024 |
| 7 | Özlem | 1,137 |
| 8 | Merve | 1,059 |
| 9 | Sibel | 953 |
| 10 | Esra | 944 |
Source: TurkStat (TÜİK), Address-Based Population Registration System. Population and surname lists are for 2025. All provinces →
Guide
Exploring Kırklareli’s current favourites and longer-term name patterns
Popular baby names in Kırklareli can be explored through both the latest rankings and the changing annual leaders. The population-wide lists answer another useful question: which names are most frequently recorded beyond recent baby-name choices.
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Girls’ latest leader
According to TÜİK’s 2025 Kırklareli province baby-name figures, Defne led with 32, followed by Alya with 27 and Doğa with 26.
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Boys’ latest leader
TÜİK’s 2025 Kırklareli province boys’ list placed Atlas first with 37, followed by Alparslan with 32.
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Established population names
According to TÜİK’s 2025 Kırklareli province population figures, Fatma led female names with 4,865 and Mehmet led male names with 4,166.
Exploring the latest list beyond its leaders
According to TÜİK’s 2025 Kırklareli province baby-name figures, Asel and Umay each recorded 24 among girls, while Güneş and İnci each recorded 23. Among boys, Metehan and Asil each recorded 17; Yağız, Ege, Uras and Aslan each recorded 15. These shared counts deserve equal treatment in any comparison. For meanings supplied separately from the rankings, Asel denotes honey, the sweet substance made by bees, and Umay refers to a protective female figure in ancient Turkic belief. Neither entry describes the background or character of its bearer.
Seeing continuity and change in the annual leaders
TÜİK’s Kırklareli province annual lists show Defne leading girls’ names in 2019, 2024 and 2025. Zeynep led in 2018 and 2020, while Asel led from 2021 through 2023. The boys’ leaders were Eymen in 2018, Yamaç in 2019, Miraç in 2020, Aras in 2021, Alparslan in 2022 and 2023, Aslan in 2024 and Atlas in 2025. Open Defne or Atlas to explore an entry beyond its position. Consult the methodology before interpreting a change of leader as evidence of a broader trend.
Finding the right meaning of “common names”
A search for the most common names in Kırklareli, Turkey, may concern the whole population rather than newborns. According to TÜİK’s 2025 Kırklareli province population figures, Ayşe and Emine followed Fatma among female names, and Mustafa and Ahmet followed Mehmet among male names. Yılmaz, Demir and Kaya headed the separate surname list. A surname is a family name rather than a given name. Browse name statistics for these distinctions, or visit Mehmet to read its meaning, “much praised; worthy of praise,” independently of its frequency.
Getting more from Kırklareli’s lists
- Keep Atlas and Aslan distinct when comparing the latest and previous boys’ leaders.
- Preserve all shared positions, including those with several names at the same count.
- Compare Defne’s annual counts as well as its leading positions.
- Retain Turkish characters when searching for Doğa, Güneş or Yağız.
- Keep surname findings separate from a shortlist of given names.
Frequently asked questions
Where do the Kırklareli name figures come from?
Source: TÜİK, 2025, Kırklareli province, address-based population register, top-30 lists. The annual leader history uses the corresponding provincial lists for each year.
Did Defne’s leading position mean its count increased?
No. According to TÜİK’s Kırklareli province figures, Defne led with 37 in 2024 and 32 in 2025. A leading rank does not itself indicate a rising count.
What does Defne mean?
Defne is a Greek-origin name meaning “bay laurel, an aromatic evergreen tree.” Its linguistic origin concerns the name, not the identity of the person who has it.