Turquoise
Every Turquoise since 1977 — 539 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Turquoise
Turquoise is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1977, 539 American babies have been named Turquoise. Its peak came in 1987, when 63 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
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 Turquoise stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Turquoise year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
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| 2012 | — | — |
| 2011 | 5 | #19,395 |
| 2010 | — | — |
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| 1995 | 10 | #8,721 |
| 1990 | 38 | #3,020 |
| 1985 | 21 | #3,979 |
| 1980 | 20 | #3,988 |
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| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Turquoise in 2025?
Turquoise did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Turquoise?
539 babies have been named Turquoise in the United States since 1977, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Turquoise most popular?
Turquoise peaked in 1987, when 63 newborns received the name.
Is Turquoise a boy or girl name?
Turquoise is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Turquoise rising or falling?
Turquoise has been roughly stable over the past decade.