How Many People Are Named Souleymane?

Complete statistics for the name Souleymane: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Souleymane
Very Rare
Arabic

Souleymane means 'protector of mankind' and is very rare, with only 1 in 781,656 Americans bearing this name. That's just 422 people in the US today, most of whom were born around 2007 when it peaked.

~422
Living in US
1 in 781,656
Americans
2007
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Protector of mankind
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 4
Personality Traits
Strong Protective Caring
4
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 4 symbolizes stability and hard work.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

600,498
Worldwide Bearers
#1,651
Global Rank
🇲🇱 Mali
171,262
🇧🇫 Burkina Faso
132,494
🇬🇳 Guinea
93,035
🇨🇮 Ivory Coast
71,360
🇸🇳 Senegal
54,087
🇳🇪 Niger
45,295
🇹🇩 Chad
19,154
🇲🇷 Mauritania
4,453
🇫🇷 France
1,606
🇹🇬 Togo
1,401

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
422 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 14
420
Would be under 30 (98%)
7
Would be 30–60 (2%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 427 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2007

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
78
Classic Feel
19
Modern Appeal
100
International
100

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Souleymane Through the Generations

Souleymane, a name that's been around since the late 20th century, has seen steady popularity among parents seeking unique monikers. With 422 individuals carrying this name in the United States, it's clear that Souleymane is a modern choice, with 98% of those named being under 30 years old. The peak year for Souleymane was 2007, with 25 births recorded, indicating a surge in its adoption during that period. Today, the average age of someone named Souleymane is 14, reflecting its status as a contemporary name.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 176
Ohio 10

✨ Similar Names to Souleymane

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Souleymane's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Souleymane

How Many People Have the Name Souleymane?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 422 people in the United States currently share the name Souleymane. That works out to roughly 1 in every 781,656 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Souleymane a Common or Rare Name?

Souleymane is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Souleymane Mean?

Souleymane means "protector of mankind" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Souleymane in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Souleymane Most Popular?

The name Souleymane reached peak popularity in 2007, with 25 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Souleymane?

Approximately 422 people named Souleymane live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 427. That works out to roughly 1 in 781,656 Americans.

Is Souleymane a rare name?

Souleymane is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 781,656 Americans has this name.

What does the name Souleymane mean?

Souleymane means "protector of mankind" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Souleymane more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Souleymane are male and 0% are female.

When was Souleymane most popular?

Souleymane peaked in 2007 with 25 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US422
All-Time Births427
1 in X1 in 781,656
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age14
Peak Year2007
World Rank#1,651
Male %100%
Female %0%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.