Teoman
A Turkish masculine name derived from Persian meaning "man of iron".
Name Census estimates that about 107 living Americans carry the first name Teoman. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Teoman today is around 10 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Teoman births was 2024 (11 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Teoman. 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 Teoman with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
107
~ 1 in 3,203,312 Americans
Peak year
2024
11 babies that year
Average age
10
years old
2024 SSA rank
#7,665
Tracked since 2002
Popularity
Teoman: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Teoman from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 47 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Teoman 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 Teoman during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Teoman
The given name Teoman has its origins in the Turkish language. It is a compound name derived from the words "teo" and "man." The prefix "teo" is believed to have roots in the Greek word "theos," meaning "god," while "man" is a common Turkish word meaning "human" or "person."
The name Teoman can be traced back to the Ottoman Empire era, which spanned from the late 13th century to the early 20th century. During this period, the name was primarily used among the Turkish population, particularly those residing within the boundaries of the Ottoman Empire.
One of the earliest recorded references to the name Teoman can be found in the 16th-century Ottoman manuscript "Tevarih-i Al-i Osman" (Chronicles of the House of Osman), which chronicles the history of the Ottoman Dynasty. However, the specific context in which the name appears is not widely documented.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Teoman. One of the earliest recorded figures was Teoman Pasha (1530-1593), an Ottoman statesman and Grand Vizier who served under Sultan Murad III. Another prominent figure was Teoman Tevfik Bey (1865-1936), a Turkish diplomat and politician who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs for the Ottoman Empire.
In the 20th century, Teoman Alpay (1913-1998) was a renowned Turkish painter and sculptor known for his contributions to the modern art movement in Turkey. Teoman Uzuner (1927-2015) was a prolific Turkish writer and journalist who authored numerous novels, short stories, and articles.
Another notable figure was Teoman Müftüoğlu (1936-2004), a Turkish film director and screenwriter who directed several critically acclaimed films, including "Hababam Sinifi" (1975) and "Mavi Boncuk" (1977).
While the name Teoman has its roots in Turkish culture and history, it has also been adopted by individuals from various backgrounds and nationalities, particularly in regions influenced by the Ottoman Empire or with significant Turkish populations.
People
Teoman + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Teoman as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with T
Other first names starting with T with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Teoman: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Teoman?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 107 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Teoman 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 3,203,312 US residents.
Is Teoman a common name?
We classify Teoman as "Very Rare". It ranks above 65.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 108 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Teoman most popular?
The single biggest year for Teoman was 2024, when 11 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Teoman is about 10 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 Teoman in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Teoman a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Teoman 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 Teoman still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Teoman 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 Teoman 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 many people are called Teoman?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.