Turner
Boy name · English · French · Latin
Meaninglathe worker · English
- US rank
- #1,097
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #353 in 1888
195 babies were named Turner in the US in 2025. It has dropped 95 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1880–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 8,757 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Turner, 195 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Turner would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryTurner has been in use since at least 1880, the first year US birth records were kept. That's 145 years of Turners, and counting.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1888, when it ranked #353. Today it's #1,097, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendTurner has slipped 95 places over the last five years and now sits at #1,097. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedTurner is most popular in North Dakota, where it ranks #226, followed by South Carolina (#414) and Kentucky (#526). It's in the top 1,000 in 10 states.
- MeaningIn English, Turner means “lathe worker”. Our records link it to English, French and Latin roots.
About the name Turner
Turner is a boy name of English, French and Latin origin meaning “lathe worker”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with T and ending in “-ner”. US birth records list Turner for boys from 1880 to 2025, in 146 of those 146 years. Its best year was 1888, when it ranked #353 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #1,097, with 195 babies.
Origin:English namesFrench namesLatin names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 139 | 7,191 boys |
| 1890s | 144 | 6,921 boys |
| 1900s | 133 | 7,511 boys |
| 1910s | 85 | 11,797 boys |
| 1920s | 52 | 19,327 boys |
| 1930s | 35 | 28,225 boys |
| 1940s | 23 | 43,048 boys |
| 1950s | 16 | 62,696 boys |
| 1960s | 11 | 90,090 boys |
| 1970s | 8.2 | 121,507 boys |
| 1980s | 20 | 49,456 boys |
| 1990s | 70 | 14,192 boys |
| 2000s | 91 | 10,983 boys |
| 2010s | 118 | 8,453 boys |
| 2020s | 120 | 8,317 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Turner
What does the name Turner mean?
Turner means “lathe worker” in English.
What is the origin of the name Turner?
Turner has English, French, Latin roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Turner a boy or girl name?
Turner is a boy name, though a few girls get it too.
How popular is the name Turner?
Turner ranked #1,097 for US boys in 2025, given to 195 babies. Its best year was 1888 (#353).