Gorkem
- US rank
- Unranked
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #10,556 in 2001
0 babies were named Gorkem in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 2001–2025
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Gorkem you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- HistoryGorkem first shows up in US birth records in 2001, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
- Best yearIts best year was 2001, when it reached #10,556.
About the name Gorkem
Gorkem is a gender-neutral name of Turkish origin. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with G and ending in “-kem”. US birth records list Gorkem for boys only in 2001, the one year at least 5 babies got it. Its best year was 2001, when it ranked #10,556 among boy names. It hasn't been given to 5 or more US babies in a year since 2001, so today it's a genuinely rare choice.
Origin:Turkish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2.6 | 384,615 boys |
More Turkish names
- Boy name: Aslan · lion
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- Boy name: Aydin · enlightened, bright
- Unisex name: Isra · night journey
- Girl name: Asli · genuine, noble
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- Boy name: Baris · peace
- Girl name: Ece · queen
Questions about the name Gorkem
What is the origin of the name Gorkem?
Gorkem has Turkish roots in our records. Other Turkish names include Aslan, Yunus, Aydin.
Is Gorkem a boy or girl name?
Both. Gorkem is used for boys and girls.
How popular is the name Gorkem?
Gorkem is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2001. It peaked at #10,556 in 2001.