boy's name
Orhan
OR-han
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Popularity Uncommon
- Births on record 1,841
England and Wales
#348
2025 births
Orhan is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2025 it was given to 92 babies in the United States. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
- Peaked in France in 1992, when 30 babies were given the name.
- It has been rising over the past decade in France.
- Today about 1 in 58,952 babies in France is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1974.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Orhan 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 | 60 |
| 1980s | 165 |
| 1990s | 190 |
| 2000s | 105 |
| 2010s | 85 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 85 |
How Popular Is Orhan?
In 2025, Orhan was given to 10 babies in France. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Where Orhan 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 Orhan
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Orhan Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Orhan over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Orhan
- Pronunciation OR-han
Sibling Names for Orhan
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Orhan — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Orhan
How popular is the name Orhan?
In 2025, Orhan was given to 10 babies in France. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Is Orhan a girl's or a boy's name?
Orhan is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Orhan?
Orhan has 2 syllables.
When was Orhan most popular?
Orhan peaked in 1992, when 30 babies were given the name. It has been rising over the past decade.
Is Orhan a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Orhan currently ranks #348 in France. It has been rising over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.