Turner
Turner is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
One who turns wood or metal; a lathe worker.
Origin and history
Turner originated as an English occupational surname for a lathe-worker or woodturner, derived from the Old French 'tournour'. Historically used as a given name in the U.S., it has seen steady usage and a recent resurgence following the occupational surname trend.
Popularity in the United States
9,989 babies in the United States have been named Turner since 1880. It ranks #1198 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #963.
States where it is most popular
- TX (12.2 %)
- GA (11 %)
- NC (10.9 %)
- CA (7.2 %)
- TN (6.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 153 |
| 1890-1900 | 165 |
| 1900-1910 | 180 |
| 1910-1920 | 515 |
| 1920-1930 | 569 |
| 1930-1940 | 374 |
| 1940-1950 | 343 |
| 1950-1960 | 319 |
| 1960-1970 | 213 |
| 1970-1980 | 136 |
| 1980-1990 | 376 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,361 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,818 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,221 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,246 |
Fun facts
- Derived from the Latin 'tornare', meaning to turn on a lathe, referencing a skilled craftsman.
- Like Mason, Carter, and Cooper, Turner expanded from a family name to a modern first name option.