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Most popular names in Trabzon
The names given most often to babies born in Trabzon, and the most common names in the province. Source: TÜİK, ADNKS.
Trabzon at a glance
- In 2025 the province’s No. 1 girl name was Alya (100 babies). Nationally it ranked #1.
- The province’s top 30 ranks hold 60 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 #30 to #2. 29 names in today’s top 30 were not in the 2018 list.
- In 2025 the province’s No. 1 boy name was Alparslan (119 babies), first for 6 years running. Nationally it ranked #1.
- The province’s top 30 ranks hold 155 boy names (with ties); 30 of them are also in the national top 30.
- The boy name that climbed most since 2018 is Kaan, from #28 to #9. 88 names in today’s top 30 were not in the 2018 list.
- The most common names in the province’s population are Fatma (17,359 people) and Mustafa (12,243 people); the most common surname is Yılmaz.
Top girl names in Trabzon, 2025
| # | Name | Count | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alya | 100 | ▲ 10 |
| 2 | Gökçe | 71 | ▲ 7 |
| 3 | Defne | 66 | ▼ 1 |
| 4 | Umay | 62 | ▲ 5 |
| 5 | Zeynep | 59 | ▲ 3 |
| 6 | Duru | 55 | ▲ 4 |
| 7 | Asya | 49 | ▼ 1 |
| 8 | İpek | 46 | ▼ 5 |
| 9 | Mihra | 44 | ▼ 8 |
| 10 | Miray | 42 | ▼ 3 |
| 11 | Asel | 39 | ▼ 6 |
| 12 | Zümra | 35 | ▼ 8 |
| 13 | Ceylin | 32 | ▲ 10 |
| 13 | Elisa | 32 | ▼ 2 |
| 13 | Sare | 32 | ▲ 5 |
| 14 | Ela | 30 | – |
| 15 | Eflin | 28 | new |
| 16 | Aybüke | 27 | ▼ 3 |
| 16 | Lina | 27 | ▲ 7 |
| 17 | Doğa | 25 | ▼ 1 |
| 18 | Güneş | 24 | ▲ 1 |
| 19 | Mira | 22 | ▲ 9 |
| 20 | Ahsen | 21 | ▼ 5 |
| 21 | Arya | 20 | ▲ 7 |
| 21 | Aysima | 20 | ▼ 1 |
| 21 | Elif | 20 | ▼ 8 |
| 21 | Eylül | 20 | – |
| 22 | Ece | 19 | ▲ 2 |
| 23 | Azra | 18 | – |
| 24 | Beren | 17 | ▼ 1 |
Top boy names in Trabzon, 2025
| # | Name | Count | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alparslan | 119 | – |
| 2 | Metehan | 83 | – |
| 3 | Göktuğ | 51 | – |
| 4 | Kuzey | 48 | ▲ 4 |
| 5 | Yaman | 39 | ▲ 1 |
| 6 | Karan | 38 | ▲ 8 |
| 7 | Alperen | 33 | ▼ 3 |
| 8 | Aybars | 32 | ▲ 6 |
| 8 | Kerem | 32 | ▼ 3 |
| 8 | Poyraz | 32 | ▲ 9 |
| 9 | Atlas | 29 | ▲ 18 |
| 9 | Kaan | 29 | ▲ 4 |
| 10 | Çınar | 27 | ▲ 2 |
| 11 | Yusuf | 25 | ▼ 1 |
| 12 | Aras | 24 | ▲ 5 |
| 12 | Miraç | 24 | ▲ 12 |
| 12 | Ömer | 24 | – |
| 13 | Hamza | 23 | ▼ 4 |
| 14 | Altay | 21 | new |
| 14 | Asil | 21 | ▲ 13 |
| 14 | Aslan | 21 | ▼ 6 |
| 14 | Barlas | 21 | ▲ 7 |
| 14 | Yiğit | 21 | ▲ 1 |
| 15 | Egemen | 20 | ▲ 11 |
| 16 | Atahan | 19 | new |
| 16 | Göktürk | 19 | ▲ 11 |
| 17 | Ali Asaf | 18 | ▲ 7 |
| 17 | Kağan | 18 | ▲ 8 |
| 17 | Kıvanç | 18 | ▲ 7 |
| 18 | Ali | 17 | ▲ 9 |
Names that stand out in Trabzon
In Trabzon’s 2025 top 30 but not in the national top 30.
The No. 1 names, year by year
| Year | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Alya | Alparslan |
| 2024 | Mihra | Alparslan |
| 2023 | Zümra | Alparslan |
| 2022 | Defne | Alparslan |
| 2021 | Asel | Alparslan |
| 2020 | Zeynep | Alparslan |
| 2019 | Zeynep | Ömer Asaf |
| 2018 | Zeynep | Ali Asaf |
Most common female names in Trabzon
| # | Name | Count |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fatma | 17,359 |
| 2 | Ayşe | 16,117 |
| 3 | Emine | 14,863 |
| 4 | Zeynep | 6,509 |
| 5 | Hatice | 5,538 |
| 6 | Elif | 5,304 |
| 7 | Asiye | 5,004 |
| 8 | Havva | 4,332 |
| 9 | Zehra | 4,223 |
| 10 | Meryem | 4,195 |
Source: TurkStat (TÜİK), Address-Based Population Registration System. Population and surname lists are for 2025. All provinces →
Guide
Understanding Trabzon’s latest names and longer annual patterns
The popular baby names in Trabzon combine a changing girls’ lead with a continuing boys’ leader in the supplied annual series. Separate population tables show which given names and surnames are most common across age groups.
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Alya and Alparslan lead
According to TÜİK’s 2025 Trabzon province figures, Alya leads the girls’ baby list with 100 and Alparslan leads the boys’ list with 119.
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A continuing boys’ leader
TÜİK’s Trabzon province series places Alparslan first in every supplied year from 2020 through 2025.
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Population counts tell another story
In TÜİK’s 2025 Trabzon province population lists, Fatma leads female names with 17,359 and Mustafa leads male names with 12,243.
Reading the latest leaders and equal counts
According to TÜİK’s 2025 Trabzon province baby-name data, Gökçe follows Alya among girls with 71, ahead of Defne with 66 and Umay with 62. Among boys, Metehan has 83 and Göktuğ 51, following Alparslan. Kerem, Poyraz and Aybars share a rank because each has 32. These equal counts should remain equal when the table is summarized. Open Alya or Metehan for their individual entries, and use the 2025 baby-name overview when moving beyond the Trabzon table to explore the broader annual picture.
Following the changing girls’ leaders
TÜİK’s Trabzon province series shows Zeynep leading the girls’ baby list from 2018 through 2020. Asel leads in 2021, Defne in 2022, Zümra in 2023, Mihra in 2024 and Alya in 2025. Among boys, Ali Asaf leads in 2018 and Ömer Asaf in 2019, before Alparslan leads the remaining supplied years. Read Zeynep, meaning “a fragrant flowering tree,” or Alparslan, meaning “valiant, courageous lion.” The methodology provides context for reading annual counts without assuming that a leading position explains families’ choices.
Looking up established given names and surnames
For the most common names in Trabzon, Turkey, use the population tables rather than the baby rankings. According to TÜİK’s 2025 Trabzon province figures, Fatma, Ayşe and Emine lead female given names, while Mustafa, Mehmet and Ali lead male given names. Yılmaz leads the separate surname table with 18,792, followed by Aydın with 12,877 and Öztürk with 11,900. Soyadı is Turkish for surname. Browse name statistics or read Mustafa, meaning “chosen; singled out for distinction.” Source: TÜİK, 2025, Trabzon province, address-based population register, top-30 lists.
Making useful comparisons in Trabzon
- Keep Alya’s latest lead separate from the sequence of earlier girls’ leaders.
- Record Kerem, Poyraz and Aybars as tied in the 2025 boys’ table.
- Preserve Ali Asaf and Ömer Asaf as distinct complete names when following the annual series.
- Use population figures for established-name frequency and baby figures for recent naming choices.
Frequently asked questions
What are Trabzon’s leading baby names in 2025?
According to TÜİK’s 2025 Trabzon province figures, Alya leads girls with 100 and Alparslan leads boys with 119.
Was Alya the girls’ leader in 2024?
No. TÜİK’s 2024 Trabzon province girls’ baby list is led by Mihra with 71. Alya leads the supplied 2025 list with 100.
What does Umay refer to?
Umay refers to a protective female figure in ancient Turkic belief. This describes the name’s historical association, rather than the beliefs of someone who bears it.
Do the lists describe people’s regional identity?
They describe name counts at the province level. They do not establish an individual’s regional identity, ethnicity, religion or character.