Orhan
Every Orhan since 1997 — 477 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Orhan
Orhan is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #1,763 in 2025 with 92 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1997, 477 American babies have been named Orhan. Its peak came in 2025, when 92 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Orhan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Orhan year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 92 | #1,763 |
| 2024 | 65 | #2,228 |
| 2023 | 69 | #2,120 |
| 2022 | 81 | #1,934 |
| 2021 | 22 | #4,594 |
| 2020 | 16 | #5,632 |
| 2019 | 14 | #6,323 |
| 2018 | 9 | #8,642 |
| 2017 | 9 | #8,648 |
| 2016 | 9 | #8,633 |
| 2015 | 10 | #7,892 |
| 2014 | 12 | #6,953 |
| 2013 | 7 | #10,435 |
| 2012 | 9 | #8,687 |
| 2011 | — | — |
| 2010 | 5 | #13,731 |
| 2009 | 7 | #10,671 |
| 2008 | 9 | #8,824 |
| 2007 | 11 | #7,456 |
| 2006 | 9 | #8,556 |
| 2005 | 7 | #9,860 |
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Famous people named Orhan
- Orhan Politician · 1288–1362
- Orhan Pamuk Writer · b. 1952
- Orhan Veli Kanık Writer · 1914–1950
- Orhan Kemal Writer · 1914–1970
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Orhan in 2025?
Orhan ranked #1,763 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 92 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Orhan?
477 babies have been named Orhan in the United States since 1997, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Orhan most popular?
Orhan peaked in 2025, when 92 newborns received the name.
Is Orhan a boy or girl name?
Orhan is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Orhan rising or falling?
Orhan is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Orhan?
Well-known people named Orhan include Orhan (politician), Orhan Pamuk (writer), Orhan Veli Kanık (writer).