unisex name
Seyhan
say-HAHN (Turkish)
- Origin Turkish
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Popularity Uncommon
- Births on record 160
Seyhan is a unisex name with 2 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 34% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 2025 it was given to 5 babies in France. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
- Seyhan is a name of Turkish origin.
- Peaked in France in 2003, when 15 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 1977.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Seyhan 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 | 10 |
| 1980s | 35 |
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 60 |
| 2010s | 35 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 15 |
How Popular Is Seyhan?
In 2025, Seyhan was given to 5 babies in France. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
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 Seyhan
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Seyhan Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Seyhan over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Seyhan
- Turkish say-HAHN
Sibling Names for Seyhan
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Seyhan — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Seyhan
Is Seyhan a girl's or a boy's name?
Seyhan is used for both girls and boys. About 34% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Seyhan?
Seyhan has 2 syllables.
When was Seyhan most popular?
Seyhan peaked in 2003, when 15 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
Is Seyhan a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Seyhan currently ranks #3,376 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.