Umut
- US rank
- Unranked
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #8,312 in 2024
0 babies were named Umut in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 1999–2025
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- HistoryUmut first shows up in US birth records in 1999, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 26 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2024, when it reached #8,312.
About the name Umut
Umut is a gender-neutral name of Turkish origin. It has 4 letters and 2 syllables, starting with U and ending in “-mut”. US birth records list Umut for boys from 1999 to 2024, in 9 of those 26 years. Its best year was 2024, when it ranked #8,312 among boy names. It hasn't been given to 5 or more US babies in a year since 2024, so today it's a genuinely rare choice.
Origin:Turkish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 3.1 | 322,581 boys |
| 2000s | 0.3 | 2,857,143 boys |
| 2010s | 0.9 | 1,098,901 boys |
| 2020s | 3.2 | 308,642 boys |
More Turkish names
- Boy name: Aslan · lion
- Boy name: Yunus · dove
- Boy name: Aydin · enlightened, bright
- Unisex name: Isra · night journey
- Girl name: Asli · genuine, noble
- Girl name: Reyhan · sweet basil
- Boy name: Baris · peace
- Girl name: Ece · queen
Questions about the name Umut
What is the origin of the name Umut?
Umut has Turkish roots in our records. Other Turkish names include Aslan, Yunus, Aydin.
Is Umut a boy or girl name?
Both. Umut is used for boys and girls.
How popular is the name Umut?
Umut is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2024. It peaked at #8,312 in 2024.