Mehmet
Mehmet is a boy's name of Turkish origin.
Meaning
Praiseworthy or praised.
Origin and history
Mehmet is the Turkish form of the Arabic name Muhammad, which means 'praised' or 'praiseworthy'. It has historically been one of the most popular given names for males in Turkey and the former Ottoman Empire. In the United States, it remains a relatively rare but recognizable traditional choice.
Popularity in the United States
837 babies in the United States have been named Mehmet since 1880. It ranks #3839 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1810.
States where it is most popular
- NY (66.3 %)
- NJ (15 %)
- CA (8.8 %)
- FL (6.9 %)
- IL (3.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 15 |
| 1970-1980 | 12 |
| 1980-1990 | 42 |
| 1990-2000 | 109 |
| 2000-2010 | 208 |
| 2010-2019 | 334 |
| 2020-2029 | 117 |
Famous people named Mehmet
- Mehmet Oz: Physician, Television host
- Mehmet Okur: Basketball player, Coach
Fun facts
- Mehmet was borne by several Ottoman sultans, most notably Sultan Mehmed II (Mehmed the Conqueror), who conquered Constantinople in 1453.
- The name developed in Turkish as a phonetic adaptation of the Arabic name Muhammad.