Begum
- US rank
- Unranked
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #13,430 in 1994
0 babies were named Begum in the US in 2025.
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US births per million girls, 1994–2025
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- HistoryBegum first shows up in US birth records in 1994, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 31 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1994, when it reached #13,430.
About the name Begum
Begum is a girl name of Turkish origin. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with B and ending in “-gum”. US birth records list Begum for girls only in 1994, the one year at least 5 babies got it. Its best year was 1994, when it ranked #13,430 among girl names. It hasn't been given to 5 or more US babies in a year since 1994, so today it's a genuinely rare choice.
Origin:Turkish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2.8 | 357,143 girls |
More Turkish girl names
- Unisex name: Isra · night journey
- Girl name: Asli · genuine, noble
- Girl name: Reyhan · sweet basil
- Girl name: Ece · queen
- Girl name: Inci · pearl
- Girl name: Rashida · rightly guided
- Unisex name: Sema · sky, heavens
- Girl name: Doga · nature
Questions about the name Begum
What is the origin of the name Begum?
Begum has Turkish roots in our records. Other Turkish names include Isra, Asli, Reyhan.
Is Begum a boy or girl name?
Begum is a girl name.
How popular is the name Begum?
Begum is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 1994. It peaked at #13,430 in 1994.