boy's name
Erhan
er-HAHN (Turkish)
- Origin Turkish
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 435
Erhan is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2024 it was given to 10 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Erhan is a name of Turkish origin.
- Peaked in France in 1980, when 15 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling 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 1977.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Erhan Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1970s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 20 |
| 1980s | 95 |
| 1990s | 60 |
| 2000s | 90 |
| 2010s | 55 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 30 |
How Popular Is Erhan?
In 2025, Erhan was given to 5 babies in France. It is a rare choice.
Where Erhan 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 Erhan
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Erhan Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Erhan over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Erhan
- Turkish er-HAHN
Sibling Names for Erhan
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Erhan — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Erhan
How popular is the name Erhan?
In 2025, Erhan was given to 5 babies in France. It is a rare choice.
Is Erhan a girl's or a boy's name?
Erhan is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Erhan?
Erhan has 2 syllables.
When was Erhan most popular?
Erhan peaked in 1980, when 15 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.
Is Erhan a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Erhan currently ranks #5,814 in France. It has been falling over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.