Alper is a name of Turkish origin, derived from the word "al" meaning "hero" or "noble," and "per" which means "man." Thus, Alper translates to "heroic man" or "noble man." The name has been used in Turkey for centuries and has become quite popular in recent years. It is often associated with strength, courage, and nobility, reflecting the qualities of a hero. Despite its popularity, Alper remains a unique and distinctive name that stands out among other names of Turkish origin.
Statistics on the given name Alper show a varied trend over the past few decades in the United States. Between 1991 and 2023, there were a total of 73 babies born with this name.
The peak years for births with the name Alper occurred relatively recently, with eight babies being born each year in both 2007 and 2016. Interestingly, there was another spike in popularity around 2022, when seven newborns were named Alper.
Despite these recent peaks, the overall trend shows that this name has not been extremely popular over time, with only five births occurring each year from 1991 to 1997 and again from 2013 to 2017. However, it's clear that there have been periods of relative popularity for the name Alper in recent years.
Overall, while not among the most common names in the United States during this period, Alper has still been chosen for a significant number of newborns, totaling seventy-three babies over these twenty-two years.