Ekin
A Turkish name meaning "sown" or "cultivated".
Name Census estimates that about 190 living Americans carry the first name Ekin. It is a predominantly male name (96.9% of registrations). The average person named Ekin today is around 16 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ekin births was 2004 (16 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ekin. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Ekin with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
190
~ 1 in 1,803,970 Americans
Peak year
2004
16 babies that year
Average age
16
years old
2023 SSA rank
#10,023
Tracked since 2000
Census
Ekin in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 283 people with the first name Ekin, which placed it at #30,644 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#30,644
National first-name rank
People counted
283
283 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
White
49.1% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Ekin
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Ekin is White at 49.1%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (47.0%) and Black (2.1%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Ekin described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Ekin at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White49.1% · 139
- Asian and Pacific Islander47.0% · 133
- Black or African American2.1% · 6
- Hispanic or Latino1.1% · 3
- Two or more races0.7% · 2
Gender
Gender distribution for Ekin
Ekin leans heavily male at 96.9% of total registrations, but 6 girls have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Ekin as a male name
- Ranked #10,023 in 2023
- 7 male births in 2023
- Peak: 2004 (16 births)
Ekin as a female name
- Ranked #15,386 in 2011
- 6 female births in 2011
- Peak: 2011 (6 births)
2020 Census snapshot
The 2020 Census sex table shows Ekin on both sides of the split. Of the 284 people counted with this name, 184 were male (64.8%) and 100 were female (35.2%).
Popularity
Ekin: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Ekin from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 99 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2000s peak, Ekin remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ekin by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Ekin during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Ekins live
Origin
Meaning and history of Ekin
The name Ekin has its origins in Turkish culture and language. It is a gender-neutral name that has been used for both boys and girls. The meaning of the name Ekin is "grain" or "harvest," symbolizing fertility, abundance, and prosperity.
In ancient Turkish mythology, Ekin was associated with the goddess of agriculture and fertility. The name was often given to children in the hope that they would have a prosperous and fruitful life. The name's connection to the harvest season also made it a popular choice for babies born during the autumn months.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ekin dates back to the 11th century. It was mentioned in the ancient Turkish epic poem "Kutadgu Bilig," which was written by the poet and philosopher Yusuf Khass Hajib. In this work, Ekin was used as a metaphor for wisdom and knowledge, reflecting the importance of education and learning in Turkish culture.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Ekin. One of the most famous was Ekin Baskurt (1360-1424), a renowned Turkish poet and scholar who made significant contributions to the development of Turkish literature during the Ottoman Empire. His works were widely read and admired for their depth and insight.
Another notable Ekin was Ekin Tulun (1785-1856), a Turkish military commander who played a pivotal role in the Ottoman-Egyptian wars. He is remembered for his strategic brilliance and his unwavering loyalty to the Ottoman Empire.
In the 20th century, Ekin Duru (1921-2002) was a prominent Turkish archaeologist who led several excavations in Anatolia, uncovering important artifacts and shedding light on the region's rich history. Her work helped to preserve and promote Turkey's cultural heritage.
Ekin Koç (1935-2018) was a renowned Turkish architect who designed numerous iconic buildings in Istanbul and other cities. His work blended traditional Turkish architectural elements with modern designs, creating a unique and recognizable style.
Finally, Ekin Büyükgöz (1953-2020) was a respected Turkish journalist and author who wrote extensively on political and social issues. Her writings were known for their incisive analysis and commitment to democratic values.
People
Ekin + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Ekin as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with E
Other first names starting with E with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Ekin: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ekin?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 190 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ekin going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,803,970 US residents.
Is Ekin a common name?
We classify Ekin as "Very Rare". It ranks above 73.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 192 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ekin most popular?
The single biggest year for Ekin was 2004, when 16 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ekin is about 16 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Ekin in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 283 people with the name Ekin, or 0.09 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #30,644 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Ekin in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Ekin?
The 2020 Census sex table shows Ekin on both sides of the split. Of the 284 people counted with this name, 184 were male (64.8%) and 100 were female (35.2%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Ekin?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Ekin is White at 49.1%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (47.0%) and Black (2.1%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Ekin most often in the Census?
White is the largest reported group for people named Ekin in the 2020 Census, accounting for 49.1% (139 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Ekin in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Ekin a male name?
Yes, 96.9% of people registered as Ekin in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Ekin still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Ekin in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Ekin can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
How many Americans are named Ekin?
See how many people have the name Ekin on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.