Metin
A boy's name of Turkish origin with 35 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
When Metin hit its peak of 7 births in 2007, the internet was beginning to expose parents to a wider world of naming options, and pop culture influence on baby names was at an all-time high.
Today, Metin reads as a name tied to a specific era — which is exactly what draws some parents to it.
Metin is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Metin is a boy's baby name of Turkish origin, from the Turkish and Old Turkic word meaning 'strong,' 'firm,' 'solid,' or 'text' (as in a written text or scripture). It is one of the most widely used masculine names in Turkey.
Metin is a straightforward Turkish name with a direct, powerful meaning. In Turkey it has been consistently popular for decades, carried by athletes, politicians, and artists. Outside Turkish communities it's rare in the U.S., giving it a distinctively Turkish character — clean, two syllables, and immediately meaningful to anyone familiar with the language.
EtymologyShow more
Metin is built from 5 letters and two syllables — a mid-length form that balances memorability with distinctiveness. Within the Turkish naming tradition, this brevity is common among names that have been worn down through centuries of use, shedding syllables along the way.
The interplay of consonants and vowels in Metin creates its characteristic sharp, distinct quality. Two-syllable names are the most common length in American naming, hitting a natural speech rhythm that works across formal and informal contexts.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Metin has 6+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1997.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 22 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 7 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 6 | — |
The Story of Metin
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2007, Metin is a name that defines a generation. Boys named Metin are most likely born between 1997 and 2017.
How rare is Metin?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Metin is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1997, peaked in the 2010s with 22 births that decade.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(6 years, 1997–2019)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 6 | #11670 |
| 2018 | 5 | #13466 |
| 2015 | 6 | #11633 |
| 2012 | 5 | #13556 |
| 2007 | 7 | #10515 |
| 1997 | 6 | #8902 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1997–2019