Turner
Meaning
occupational surname for one who works a lathe
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Turner peaked in the 2010s and the 2020s in nearly equal measure.
When you meet Turner
Most people given the name Turner in the United States are teenagers or young adults today.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Turner deep dive
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