Temur
A boy's name with 72 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
iron
Temur is a boy's baby name of Turkish origin, from the Turkic temür meaning 'iron' or 'steel.' The great Central Asian conqueror Timur (Tamerlane) took his name from this root — iron-strong, unyielding, and built to last. Temur is the modern Uzbek and Azerbaijani form.
Temur carries the elemental strength of iron in one of history's most powerful names. Short, hard-edged, and completely memorable, it belongs to a tradition of Central Asian names that valued the qualities of metal — strength, durability, and the ability to hold an edge under pressure.
EtymologyShow more
Temur is built from 5 letters and two syllables — a mid-length form that balances memorability with distinctiveness.
The interplay of consonants and vowels in Temur 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
Temur has 11+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2009.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 10 | #13847 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 57 | #10674 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 5 | #14282 | — |
The Story of Temur
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2016, Temur is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Temur are most likely born between 2009 and 2021.
How rare is Temur?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Temur is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2009, peaked in the 2010s with 57 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Temur by the numbers
- Would fill 2 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(11 years, 2009–2021)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 5 | #13861 |
| 2020 | 5 | #13833 |
| 2019 | 9 | #8803 |
| 2018 | 6 | #11978 |
| 2017 | 6 | #12076 |
| 2016 | 9 | #8729 |
| 2015 | 7 | #10505 |
| 2014 | 7 | #10596 |
| 2011 | 7 | #10653 |
| 2010 | 6 | #12052 |
| 2009 | 5 | #14282 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2009–2021