unisex name
Ceylan
- Origin Turkish
- Gender Unisex
- Letters 6
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 422
Ceylan is a unisex name. It is given to both girls and boys — about 75% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 1999 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Ceylan is a name of Turkish origin.
- Peaked in France in 1990, when 20 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in France.
- Today about 1 in 117,911 babies in France is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1986.
Ceylan over time
Births per decade in France, 1980s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, still in progress — it covers 2020 to 2025, not a full ten years.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 50 |
| 1990s | 105 |
| 2000s | 85 |
| 2010s | 80 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 25 |
How popular is Ceylan?
In 2025, Ceylan was given to 5 babies in France. It is a rare choice.
Where Ceylan is used
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
Names that peaked alongside Ceylan
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents who like Ceylan also like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Ceylan over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
Sibling names for Ceylan
Names from the same era that won't rhyme or share an initial with Ceylan — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common questions about Ceylan
How popular is the name Ceylan?
In 2025, Ceylan was given to 5 babies in France. It is a rare choice.
Is Ceylan a girl's or a boy's name?
Ceylan is used for both girls and boys. About 75% of recorded births with this name are girls.
When was Ceylan most popular?
Ceylan peaked in 1990, when 20 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
Is Ceylan a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Ceylan currently ranks #5,935 in France. Its usage has held steady over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.