An uncommon Turkish pick — distinctive and rare.
A surname from Turkish.
Demir is a boy's baby name of Turkish origin, meaning 'iron' or 'steel,' from the Turkish demir. In Turkish culture, it is both a common surname and a given name, evoking strength, durability, and the forging of metal — qualities associated with a resilient character.
Demir is primarily used in Turkey and among Turkish diaspora communities. About 1,280 U.S. births are recorded. Its brevity — just two syllables — gives it an unassuming toughness.
Demir climbed 3360 spots in the last 20 years — from #5069 to #1709.
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 566 | ▲ |
| 2010s | 521 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 172 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 18 | — |
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 97 | #1709 |
| 2023 | 114 | #1538 |
| 2022 | 137 | #1367 |
| 2021 | 119 | #1498 |
| 2020 | 99 | #1622 |
| 2019 | 88 | #1767 |
| 2018 | 58 | #2309 |
| 2017 | 70 | #2021 |
| 2016 | 50 | #2525 |
| 2015 | 52 | #2436 |
| 2014 | 44 | #2718 |
| 2013 | 53 | #2371 |
| 2012 | 39 | #2968 |
| 2011 | 34 | #3256 |
| 2010 | 33 | #3328 |
| 2009 | 26 | #3945 |
| 2008 | 20 | #4762 |
| 2007 | 26 | #3923 |
| 2006 | 18 | #4912 |
| 2005 | 22 | #4089 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1991–2024) · Methodology