The nameOzlem

Ozlem is a Turkish girl's name, mostly given in France in the 1980s and 1990s.

Meaning

From the Turkish özlem, "longing, yearning".

Origin

Turkish, spelled Özlem.

History

First given in France in the early 1970s, Ozlem peaked in the mid 1980s, stayed in use in the 1990s, then became rare.

Popularity of the name Ozlem

Ozlem in France

1985peak year (50 births)
1,090babies named Ozlem in France since 1900
02550 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Ozlem was most popular in France in the 1980s, with 385 births over the decade, 35% of all recorded babies named Ozlem. Its rise began around 1972, and it peaked in 1985. Half of all babies named Ozlem in France were born before 1991.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Ozlem mean?

From the Turkish özlem, "longing, yearning".

What is the origin of the name Ozlem?

Turkish, spelled Özlem.

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

Ozlem is a girl's name.