The nameKerem

Kerem is a Turkish boy's name, mostly given in France in the 2000s and 2010s.

Meaning

From the Turkish kerem, "generosity, nobility", of Arabic origin.

Origin

Turkish.

History

First given in France around 1980, Kerem peaked in the mid 2010s and is still given today, especially in Grand Est.

Popularity of the name Kerem

Kerem in France

792ndmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
2014peak year (75 births)
1,180babies named Kerem in France since 1900
03875 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Kerem was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 485 births over the decade, 41% of all recorded babies named Kerem. Its rise began around 1998, and it peaked in 2014. Half of all babies named Kerem in France were born before 2012, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 41 births a year.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Kerem mean?

From the Turkish kerem, "generosity, nobility", of Arabic origin.

What is the origin of the name Kerem?

Turkish.

Is Kerem a girl's or a boy's name?

Kerem is a boy's name.