Yagmur
A Turkish name meaning rain or shower.
Name Census estimates that about 55 living Americans carry the first name Yagmur. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Yagmur today is around 15 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Yagmur births was 2010 (11 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Yagmur. 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 Yagmur with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Yagmur. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
55
~ 1 in 6,231,897 Americans
Peak year
2010
11 babies that year
Average age
15
years old
2017 SSA rank
#15,810
Tracked since 2005
Popularity
Yagmur: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Yagmur from the 2000s through to the 2010s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 36 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
Yagmur 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 Yagmur during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Yagmurs live
Origin
Meaning and history of Yagmur
The name Yagmur originates from the Turkish language and culture. It is derived from the Turkish word "yağmur," which means "rain." The name is believed to have been in use since ancient times in the regions where Turkish was spoken, including parts of modern-day Turkey, Central Asia, and the Middle East.
In Turkish mythology and folklore, rain was often associated with fertility, renewal, and life-giving properties. As such, the name Yagmur may have been bestowed upon children as a symbol of hope, prosperity, and new beginnings.
While there are no definitive records of the name appearing in ancient texts or religious scriptures, its roots can be traced back to the rich linguistic and cultural heritage of the Turkish people.
One of the earliest known individuals to bear the name Yagmur was Yagmur Adsız, a 13th-century Turkish poet and writer who lived during the Seljuk Empire. Her works focused on themes of love, spirituality, and the beauty of nature.
Another notable figure with the name Yagmur was Yagmur Ozan, a 16th-century Ottoman Turkish poet and scholar. He was renowned for his contributions to the Divan literature and his mastery of the Turkish language.
In the modern era, Yagmur Gunes was a Turkish actress born in 1980. She gained prominence for her roles in several popular Turkish television series and films.
Yagmur Sayınsoy, born in 1981, is a Turkish model and actress who has appeared in various fashion campaigns and television shows.
Yagmur Atacan, born in 1989, is a contemporary Turkish singer and songwriter. She has released several successful albums and has gained a significant following in Turkey and abroad.
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who have carried the name Yagmur, reflecting its enduring presence and significance within Turkish culture and society.
People
Yagmur + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Yagmur as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with Y
Other first names starting with Y with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Yagmur: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Yagmur?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 55 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Yagmur 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 6,231,897 US residents.
Is Yagmur a common name?
We classify Yagmur as "Very Rare". It ranks above 55.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 56 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Yagmur most popular?
The single biggest year for Yagmur was 2010, when 11 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Yagmur is about 15 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 Yagmur in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Yagmur a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Yagmur in the SSA data are female. 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 Yagmur still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Yagmur 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 Yagmur 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 Yagmur?
You can see how many people have the name Yagmur on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.