Turner
Turner: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /หtษ.nษ/ ยท /หtษห.nษ(ษน)/
Meaning and origin of Turner
- A male given name.
Etymology
From Middle English Turner, Turnur, Turnure, Turnour, from Middle English turner, turnare, tornere, an occupational surname for a turner or tumbler.
How popular is Turner?
Since 1880, 397 girls and 9,989 boys in the U.S. have been named Turner (4% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #4420 in 1921. Its highest rank for boys was #358 in 1888. In 2025, 208 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Turner FAQ
What does the name Turner mean?
A male given name. From Middle English Turner, Turnur, Turnure, Turnour, from Middle English turner, turnare, tornere, an occupational surname for a turner or tumbler.
What is the origin of the name Turner?
Turner is listed as a name of English origin.
How popular is the name Turner?
Since 1880, 397 girls and 9,989 boys in the U.S. have been named Turner (4% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #4420 in 1921. Its highest rank for boys was #358 in 1888. In 2025, 208 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Turner a boy or girl name?
Turner is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 397 girls and 9,989 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880โ2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.