Batuhan

A boy's name of Turkish origin with 41 recorded U.S. births.

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Meaning & Origin

a male given name

Batuhan is a boy's baby name of Turkish origin, a compound of the Mongolian-Turkic elements batu (meaning 'firm' or 'strong') and han (meaning 'ruler' or 'lord'). The name directly references Batu Khan, the 13th-century Mongol leader who founded the Golden Horde.

Batuhan is popular in Turkey today, combining a historical warrior-ruler legacy with a sound that feels natural in modern Turkish. The -han suffix is a common element in Turkish male names, appearing across choices like Serhan, Orhan, and Turhan.

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Batuhan is cataloged under the Turkish naming tradition. Names from the Turkish tradition carry linguistic and cultural patterns that shape their sound, structure, and associations.

In the U.S., Batuhan has been recorded as a boy's name since 2001, with 41 total births. Browse the Turkish names hub on this site to explore the broader family.

At a Glance

Total births

Since 2001

2003

Peak

8 births

2001

First recorded

11 years of data

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Popularity Over Time

Batuhan has 7+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2001.

First appeared: 2001Peak: 2003 (8 births)

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Batuhan
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2010s	10	#12476	▼
2000s	31	#9932	—

The Story of Batuhan

A Gen Z name

Peaking in 2003, Batuhan is a name that defines a generation. Boys named Batuhan are most likely born between 2001 and 2011.

How rare is Batuhan?

With fewer than 500 recorded births, Batuhan is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 2001, peaked in the 2000s with 31 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(7 years, 2001–2011)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Batuhan
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2011	5	#12501	0
2010	5	#12451	0
2008	5	#12752	-1 (-16.7%)
2004	6	#10093	-2 (-25.0%)
2003	8	#7923	+2 (33.3%)
2002	6	#9517	0
2001	6	#9373	—

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Batuhan a boy's or girl's name?

Batuhan is primarily a boy's name.

When was Batuhan most popular?

Batuhan reached its peak popularity in 2003 with 8 births that year. It is not currently in the top rankings.

How popular is the name Batuhan?

Batuhan is not currently in the top rankings but has been given to 41 babies in the U.S. since 2001. Its peak was in 2003.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2001–2011