How old is someone named Turner?
The average Turner is 22 years old.
Half of all living Turners are between 9 and 29.
When was Turner popular?
Turner is a comeback name. It was common in the early 1900s, nearly disappeared by mid-century, and has returned, peaking again in 2019.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 180 | 0 |
| 1910s | 515 | 0 |
| 1920s | 576 | 0 |
| 1930s | 374 | under 100 |
| 1940s | 343 | 150 |
| 1950s | 319 | 210 |
| 1960s | 213 | 170 |
| 1970s | 136 | 120 |
| 1980s | 376 | 350 |
| 1990s | 1,432 | 1,400 |
| 2000s | 1,884 | 1,900 |
| 2010s | 2,360 | 2,300 |
| 2020s | 1,360 | 1,400 |
How many Turners are still alive?
About 8,000 Turners are alive in the US today. That's 77% of the roughly 10,000 babies named Turner since 1880.
Most Turners ever born are still alive.
What generation is the name Turner?
About two in five living Turners are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
Is Turner an old name?
Not really. Turner is younger than 66 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Turner will be 32 in 2056, so the name is aging slowly.
Is Turner a boy or girl name?
Mostly boys: 95.2% of living Turners are men.
Names the same age as Turner
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Turner's name twin is Lane. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Lane's age curve is the closest match to Turner's: 91% alike.
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Questions about the name Turner
How old is the average Turner?
The average Turner in the US is 22 years old. The median is 18, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Turner?
About 8,000 Turners are alive in the US today, out of roughly 10,000 babies given the name since 1880.
When was the name Turner most popular?
In 2019, when about 260 baby boys were named Turner.
Is Turner a Gen Alpha name?
Partly. Gen Alpha are the largest group, about 38% of living Turners, but the name spans several generations.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this