Pelin

Pelin is a girl's name of Turkish origin meaning “wormwood.” In England & Wales it was given to 4 girls in 2025.

Pelin at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Turkish
Meaning
“wormwood”

About the name Pelin

Pelin belongs to the Turkish tradition. Its meaning — “wormwood” — is the sense carried by its Turkish roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Pelin first appears in Social Security records in 1990. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #12457 in 2004, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 54 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Pelin in US records

First recorded (US)
1990
Best US rank
#12457 in 2004
Peak year
2004
Total since 1880
54

Pelin in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1999
Best rank
#2770 in 1999
Babies named Pelin in 2025
4
Total since 1996
82

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Pelin mean?

Pelin means “wormwood” in its Turkish roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Pelin a boy or girl name?

Pelin is a girl name. In England & Wales, 4 babies received the name in 2025.

What origin is the name Pelin?

Pelin comes from the Turkish tradition.

How popular is the name Pelin?

Pelin first appears in US records in 1990. Its best-ever ranking was #12457 in 2004, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

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