The nameUmut

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

Meaning

From the Turkish umut, "hope".

Origin

Turkish.

History

First given in France in the mid 1970s, Umut peaked around 2010 and is still given today, less often.

Popularity of the name Umut

Umut in France

1408thmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
2010peak year (45 births)
1,080babies named Umut in France since 1900
02345 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Umut was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 295 births over the decade, 27% of all recorded babies named Umut. Its rise began around 1975, and it peaked in 2010. Half of all babies named Umut in France were born before 2006, 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 25 births a year.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Umut mean?

From the Turkish umut, "hope".

What is the origin of the name Umut?

Turkish.

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

Umut is a boy's name.