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Kerem

Boy name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Kerem: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 3 births in 2013.

Kerem is a name with two distinct origins, meaning "generous" or "noble" in Turkish and "vineyard" in Hebrew. For Scottish families, the Turkish meaning often takes precedence, reflecting a quality of kindness and honour. One of the best-known bearers is Turkish actor Kerem Bürsin, celebrated for his roles in romantic dramas, while footballer Kerem Aktürkoğlu has gained recognition on the international pitch. The name has no direct place-name ties in Scotland, but it shares a root with the Hebrew variant Kerem, sometimes used in Israeli place names. A notable note: Kerem is increasingly popular across Europe as a modern, cross-cultural choice, and it is sometimes considered unisex in Turkey, though more commonly given to boys.

Boy 1 of 52 years

Peak year
20133 babies
Latest (2013)
#6873 babies
Total births
3since 2013
5-year trend
≈ stablevs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2013 · 3
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).