Turin
An Italian place name derived from the Celtic word "taurin" meaning "hill town."
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Turin. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Turin today is around 14 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Turin births was 2012 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Turin. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Turin. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2012
5 babies that year
Average age
14
years old
2012 SSA rank
#14,075
Tracked since 2012
Popularity
Turin: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Turin 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 Turin during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Turin
The name Turin has its origins in the ancient Etruscan civilization that flourished in central Italy between the 8th and 3rd centuries BC. It is derived from the Etruscan word "Turumn," which referred to the principal city of the Etruscan league, now known as the city of Terni. The name likely held significance within Etruscan culture, though its precise meaning has been lost to history.
One of the earliest known references to the name Turin can be found in the writings of the Roman historian Livy, who lived from 59 BC to 17 AD. Livy mentions a Etruscan leader named Turin who led the defense of the city of Terni against Roman forces during the Samnite Wars of the 4th century BC.
In later centuries, the name Turin appeared in various historical records and texts. One notable example is the 12th-century French epic poem "The Song of Roland," which features a character named Turin who was a knight in the service of Charlemagne.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Turin. One of the earliest was Turin of Chartres, a French philosopher and theologian who lived from around 1090 to 1150. He was a renowned scholar and author of works on grammar, rhetoric, and theology.
Another prominent figure was Turin of Trent, an Italian priest and martyr who lived in the 4th century AD. He was allegedly martyred by being roasted over a fire for refusing to renounce his Christian faith. His feast day is celebrated on April 28th in the Catholic Church.
In the 13th century, there was Turin of Viterbo, an Italian Franciscan friar and preacher who was known for his eloquent sermons. He played a role in the negotiations between the Holy Roman Emperor Frederick II and the Papacy.
Moving forward in time, we have Turin Brakes, an English rock band formed in 1992. While not a person's name, the band's moniker is a playful reference to the name Turin, indicating its enduring influence in various cultural spheres.
Finally, in the field of sports, there was Turin Young, an American professional baseball player who played in the Major Leagues from 1899 to 1908. He was a pitcher and outfielder, known for his versatility on the field.
These examples illustrate the historical significance and enduring presence of the name Turin across various cultures, disciplines, and time periods, reflecting its ancient Etruscan origins and the lasting impact of this once-prominent civilization.
People
Turin + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Turin 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
Turin: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Turin?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Turin 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 Turin a common name?
We classify Turin 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 Turin most popular?
The single biggest year for Turin was 2012, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Turin is about 14 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 Turin in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Turin a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Turin 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 Turin still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Turin 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 Turin 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 Turin?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.