BoyEnglish origin

Turner: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

A lathe worker's child with creative hands.

Origin
English
Syllables
2
Current rank
#997
Peak
#358 in 1888

Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.

Popularity over time

Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)

1880: #59618801900: #60119001910: #53619101920: #83419201930: #94219301940: #122619401950: #119919501960: #161819601970: #250719701980: #412019801990: #123619902000: #90120002005: #107220052010: #110120102015: #92020152020: #9972020#1#4120

What Turner Means

Turner is a boy name of English origin. A lathe worker's child with creative hands.

How Popular Turner Is

Turner currently ranks #997 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #358 in 1888. It has been easing off its high.

Good to Know About Turner

  • Turner peaked at #358 in the U.S. in 1888.
  • Turner is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
  • Turner is a name from the English-speaking tradition.

Names Like Turner

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Sibling Names for Turner

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Questions About Turner

What does Turner mean?

Turner is a boy name of English origin. A lathe worker's child with creative hands.

How popular is Turner?

Turner currently ranks #997 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #358 in 1888. It has been easing off its high.

Where does Turner come from?

Turner comes from English roots. Turner peaked at #358 in the U.S. in 1888.

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