Fatih is a masculine given name of Turkish origin. Its meaning and history are deeply rooted in the country's rich cultural heritage.
The name Fatih comes from the word 'fatiḥ', which is derived from the Arabic root verb 'fataha'. This root verb means 'to open' or 'to conquer'. In the context of the name Fatih, it signifies 'conqueror' or 'one who opens'.
Historically, the name Fatih is strongly associated with Sultan Mehmed II, also known as Mehmed the Conqueror. Born in 1432, he was the ruler of the Ottoman Empire from 1451 until his death in 1481. His most notable achievement was the conquest of Constantinople (now Istanbul) on May 29, 1453, which marked the end of the Byzantine Empire and the beginning of the Ottoman rule over the city.
In honor of Sultan Mehmed II's triumphant conquest, he became known as Fatih, meaning 'the Conqueror'. This name has since been used to commemorate this significant historical event and the remarkable figure who made it happen. Today, Fatih remains a popular choice among Turkish parents for their sons, reflecting both pride in the country's past and hope for the future.
The name Fatih has seen a varied number of births in the United States over the past three decades, with peaks and troughs in its popularity.
In 1993, there were only 5 recorded births with the name Fatih. However, by 1997, this number had increased to 6 births. This trend continued into the new millennium, with 6 births in 2001 and a further increase to 8 births in 2002.
The years following showed a decrease in the popularity of the name Fatih, with only 5 births each in 2003 and 2010. However, there was another surge in popularity between 2011 and 2012, with 7 and 11 births respectively.
The years from 2013 to 2016 saw a stabilization in the number of births with the name Fatih, with an average of around 5-6 births per year. There was another increase in 2019 and 2021, with 7 and 9 births respectively.
In recent years, the popularity of the name Fatih has remained consistent, with 5 births each in 2020 and 2022. Overall, since 1993, there have been a total of 107 births with the name Fatih in the United States.