Boy · #12,271 in 2026

Turin

Turin is a city and an important business and cultural centre in northern Italy. It is the capital city of the Piedmont region and of the Metropolitan City of Turin. From 1861 to 1865, it was the first capital of the Kingdom of Italy. The city is mainly on the western bank of the River Po, below its Susa Valley, and is surrounded by the western Alpine arch and Superga hill.

Current Rank
#12,271
Peak Rank
#12,271 (2012)
Total Babies
5
5-Yr Trend
Stable
2012
First Year
2012
Last Year
2012
Peak Year
#12271
Peak Rank
5
Total Count
1
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Turin

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Turin is a city and an important business and cultural centre in northern Italy. It is the capital city of the Piedmont region and of the Metropolitan City of Turin. From 1861 to 1865, it was the first capital of the Kingdom of Italy. The city is mainly on the western bank of the River Po, below its Susa Valley, and is surrounded by the western Alpine arch and Superga hill.

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Origin & history
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The Story of Turin

Turin first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2012, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2012, when 5 Turins were born — ranking #12,271 that year. As of 2026, Turin ranks #12,271 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 5 Turins have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Turin

Phonetically similar names — useful when Turin is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Turin

What does the name Turin mean?
Turin is a city and an important business and cultural centre in northern Italy. It is the capital city of the Piedmont region and of the Metropolitan City of Turin. From 1861 to 1865, it was the first capital of the Kingdom of Italy. The city is mainly on the western bank of the River Po, below its Susa Valley, and is surrounded by the western Alpine arch and Superga hill.
How popular is Turin in 2026?
In 2026, Turin ranks #12,271 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Turin most popular?
Turin reached its peak popularity in 2012, ranking #12,271 that year with 5 babies given the name.
Is Turin a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Turin is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Turin?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Turin include Aathan, Aazan, Abdalrhman. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Turin

Turin is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2012 and has accumulated 5 births in the dataset. Turin's peak popularity came in 2012 when it ranked #12,271. Use the chart and map above to compare Turin's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.