Turner
boy name#1097 in 2025Turner entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #353 in 1888, ranks #1097 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1880–2025
#1097
rank today
#353
peak (1888)
195
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #484 |
| 1890s | #487 |
| 1900s | #562 |
| 1910s | #720 |
| 1920s | #914 |
| 1930s | #1094 |
| 1940s | #1193 |
| 1950s | #1384 |
| 1960s | #1752 |
| 1970s | #2851 |
| 1980s | #1870 |
| 1990s | #987 |
| 2000s | #963 |
| 2010s | #942 |
| 2020s | #1048 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Turner has been most popular in TX, GA, NC.
Living bearers
About 7,700 people named Turner are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Turner alive today was born around 2001, making them about 24 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Turner in 2025?
- Turner ranks #1097 among US boy names in 2025, with 195 babies given the name.
- When was the name Turner most popular?
- Turner peaked in 1888, reaching #353 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Turner with classmates?
- Turner will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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