How Many People Are Named Sufyan?
Complete statistics for the name Sufyan: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Sufyan, a very rare male name, is held by just 577 people in the US, making up 1 in 572,318 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name with 97% of its bearers under 30, peaking in popularity in 2024.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 5 represents freedom, adventure, and change.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 13All 583 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: 2024Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Sufyan Through the Generations
Sufyan has seen a steady rise in popularity, especially among younger generations. With 46 births in 2024 marking its peak, the name reflects a trend towards more contemporary choices. The average age of those named Sufyan is 13, indicating a strong preference for the name among parents today, with 568 under-30 and only 15 aged between 30 and 60.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Sufyan's Arabic roots
📄 About the Name Sufyan
How Many People Have the Name Sufyan?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 577 people in the United States currently share the name Sufyan. That works out to roughly 1 in every 572,318 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Sufyan a Common or Rare Name?
Sufyan 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 Sufyan Mean?
Sufyan means "leader" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Sufyan in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Sufyan Most Popular?
The name Sufyan reached peak popularity in 2024, with 46 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
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 Sufyan?
Approximately 577 people named Sufyan live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 583. That works out to roughly 1 in 572,318 Americans.
Is Sufyan a rare name?
Sufyan is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 572,318 Americans has this name.
What does the name Sufyan mean?
Sufyan means "leader" and comes from Arabic origins.
Is Sufyan more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Sufyan are male and 0% are female.
When was Sufyan most popular?
Sufyan peaked in 2024 with 46 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
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.