Total births
72
Boys' name · since 2009
Temur
Since 2009, U.S. Social Security records show 72 babies named Temur, peaking in 2016. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 72
- total births
- 2009–2021
- years on record
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 79%
- born in that decade
Temur sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 72 recorded since 2009.
Social Security Administration records show Temur recorded 72 times among boys since 2009, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2009 to 2021.
- 72 total births
- 2009–2021 years on record
- 2010s peak decade
- 79% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
72 boys have been named Temur since 2009, peaking in the 2010s, last recorded in 2021.
- 72
- total births
- 2009–2021
- years on record
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 79%
- born in that decade
2010s
Peak decade
79% of everyone ever named Temur was born in this single decade.
2016
Single peak year
9 babies were named Temur in 2016 - its busiest year on record.
Temur's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Temur's full recorded timeline at 2016, 56% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 44% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 2009, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2016 peak of 9 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Temur at a glance
Last recorded 2021Peak year
2016
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
2009
Temur popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2009–2021
- Peak year (2016)
- 9
- Annual births at peak, across 13 years of records
Temur by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Temur's strongest decade.
57 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 79% of all-time use.
Temur births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2000s 5
2000s
5 births
- 2010s
2010s
57 births
- 2020s 10
2020s
10 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 57 births (79% of all-time use).
Temur by state
Where Temur concentrates geographically, total births since 2009
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 5 | 6.9% |
New York share of Temur's total US births 6.9%
5 of 72 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Temur? ▼
Since 2009, Social Security records show 72 babies named Temur. The most recent recorded year was 2021. Its busiest year on record was 2016, with 9 births.
When was Temur most popular? ▼
Temur was most popular in the 2010s decade with 57 total births. The single peak year was 2016.
Where is Temur most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Temur are New York (5 births).
How long has the name Temur been used? ▼
Records for Temur go back to 2009, giving 13 years of history through 2021.
What names are similar to Temur? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Temple, Temiloluwa, Temitope, Temesgen, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Temur's data
- Temur's decade-level peak was the 2010s (57 total births); usage has since declined to 10 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Temurs (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Temur
Nearby Names Like Temur
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Temur
Temple Boy
#9924 828 births
Temiloluwa Boy
#11584 152 births
Temitope Boy
128 births
Temesgen Boy
102 births
Temidayo Boy
#13213 95 births
Compare Temur side by side: Temur vs Temple Temur vs Temiloluwa Temur vs Temitope
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 2009–2021 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Temur: Baby Name Since 2009 - 72 Births, Peak 2016." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/temur. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Temur draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.