boy's name
Erkan
er-KAHN (Turkish)
- Origin Turkish
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 796
Erkan is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 1985 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Erkan is a name of Turkish origin.
- Peaked in France in 1988, when 30 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 1974.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Erkan 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 | 90 |
| 1980s | 220 |
| 1990s | 185 |
| 2000s | 155 |
| 2010s | 75 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 30 |
How Popular Is Erkan?
In 2025, Erkan was given to 5 babies in France. It is a rare choice.
Where Erkan 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 Erkan
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Erkan Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Erkan over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Erkan
- Turkish er-KAHN
Sibling Names for Erkan
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Erkan — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Erkan
How popular is the name Erkan?
In 2025, Erkan was given to 5 babies in France. It is a rare choice.
Is Erkan a girl's or a boy's name?
Erkan is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Erkan?
Erkan has 2 syllables.
When was Erkan most popular?
Erkan peaked in 1988, when 30 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.
Is Erkan a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Erkan currently ranks #6,595 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.