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Turner

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Pronounced TUR-nər /ˈtɜr.nər/High

Meaning: From an English occupational surname — 'one who turns wood or metal on a lathe; a turner'; predominantly a boys' name; here for girlsMedium

In 30 seconds: A craftsman's name: Turner is the English 'a lathe-worker'. Crisp and distinguished; mostly a boys' name, here for girls.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningFrom an English occupational surname — 'one who turns wood or metal on a lathe; a turner'; predominantly a boys' name; here for girls
U.S. rank (2025)#8318 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births13 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 397

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202419212025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Turner comes from an English occupational surname — 'one who turns wood or metal on a lathe; a turner'. A crisp, distinguished surname-name (J.M.W. Turner; Tina Turner); predominantly a boys' name, here covered for girls honestly.

It registers thinly for girls. Rare for girls, a-lathe-worker at the root, and distinguished.

Did you know? Turner means 'one who turns wood or metal on a lathe' (an occupational surname) — a crisp surname-name (painter J.M.W. Turner; singer Tina Turner); predominantly a boys' name.
Overall data confidence 65%
Surname references — Turner — etymology

Variations

Turner

Nicknames

Turn

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Turner mean?

Turner is English for 'one who turns wood/metal on a lathe; a turner'.

How do you pronounce Turner?

It's said TUR-nər /ˈtɜr.nər/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Turner a boy or girl name?

Turner is predominantly a boys' name; this page covers its use for girls.

How popular is Turner?

Turner is rare for girls in the U.S.

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