boy's name
Volkan
vol-KAHN (Turkish)
- Origin Turkish
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 715
Volkan is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2022 it was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
- Volkan is a name of Turkish origin.
- Peaked in France in 1990, when 40 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1978.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Volkan 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 | 15 |
| 1980s | 155 |
| 1990s | 260 |
| 2000s | 170 |
| 2010s | 50 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 5 |
How Popular Is Volkan?
In 2022, Volkan was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
Where Volkan 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 Volkan
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Volkan Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Volkan over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Volkan
- Turkish vol-KAHN
Sibling Names for Volkan
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Volkan — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Volkan
How popular is the name Volkan?
In 2022, Volkan was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
Is Volkan a girl's or a boy's name?
Volkan is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Volkan?
Volkan has 2 syllables.
When was Volkan most popular?
Volkan peaked in 1990, when 40 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.