Oguzhan
A Turkish masculine name meaning "descendant of the Oguz tribes".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Oguzhan. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Oguzhan today is around 4 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Oguzhan births was 2022 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Oguzhan. 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 Oguzhan with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Oguzhan. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2022
5 babies that year
Average age
4
years old
2022 SSA rank
#13,782
Tracked since 2022
Popularity
Oguzhan: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Oguzhan 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 Oguzhan during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Oguzhan
The name Oguzhan is of Turkish origin, deriving from the combination of the words "Oguz" and "Han." The Oguz were a branch of Turkic peoples who inhabited Central Asia in ancient times. The term "Han" signifies a ruler or leader, akin to a king or sovereign. This name emerged during the era when the Oguz Turks were a prominent force in the region.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Oguzhan date back to the Middle Ages, appearing in various historical chronicles and literary works from the Turkic world. One notable example is the "Book of Dede Korkut," a collection of epic stories and legends that depict the lives and adventures of the Oguz Turks.
In the annals of history, several individuals have borne the name Oguzhan. One of the most renowned was Oguzhan Bey, a legendary leader and warrior who is believed to have lived in the 8th or 9th century AD. He is revered as the progenitor of the Oguz Turks and is celebrated in folklore and oral traditions passed down through generations.
Another notable figure was Oguzhan Ghazi, a military commander and statesman who lived in the 11th century AD. He played a pivotal role in the expansion of the Seljuk Empire, leading conquests and establishing Turkish rule in various regions of the Middle East and Central Asia.
In the realm of literature, Oguzhan Seyyid Veli (1899-1950) was a prominent Turkish poet and author. His works, infused with a deep appreciation for traditional Anatolian culture and mysticism, have left an indelible mark on Turkish literature.
Oguzhan Asiltürk (1923-2005) was a renowned Turkish diplomat and statesman. He served as the Ambassador of Turkey to several countries and played a crucial role in shaping Turkey's foreign policy during the latter half of the 20th century.
Oguzhan Özyakup (born 1992) is a contemporary Turkish professional footballer who currently plays as a midfielder for the Turkish club Beşiktaş J.K. and the Turkish national team. He has represented his country in various international competitions and is celebrated for his skill and dedication to the sport.
People
Oguzhan + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Oguzhan as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with O
Other first names starting with O with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Oguzhan: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Oguzhan?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Oguzhan 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Oguzhan a common name?
We classify Oguzhan as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Oguzhan most popular?
The single biggest year for Oguzhan was 2022, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Oguzhan is about 4 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
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 Oguzhan in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Oguzhan a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Oguzhan 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 Oguzhan still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Oguzhan 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 Oguzhan 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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How common is the name Oguzhan?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.