How Many People Are Named Sulaiman?
Complete statistics for the name Sulaiman: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Sulaiman means 'exalted' in Arabic, symbolizing nobility and honor. Only 1,733 people named Sulaiman live in the US today, making up just 1 in 190,449 Americans. The name peaked in 2023 with 119 births, showing its rising popularity.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 9 represents compassion, generosity, and humanitarianism.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 15All 1,763 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: 2023Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Sulaiman Through the Generations
Sulaiman has seen a steady rise in popularity over recent years, particularly among younger generations. With 1,492 under-30s and only 271 aged between 30 and 60, it's clear that the majority of people named Sulaiman are relatively young. This trend suggests that Sulaiman is becoming increasingly popular among new parents, likely due to its strong cultural significance and positive connotations.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Sulaiman's Arabic roots
📄 About the Name Sulaiman
How Many People Have the Name Sulaiman?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,652 people in the United States currently share the name Sulaiman. That works out to roughly 1 in every 200,635 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Sulaiman a Common or Rare Name?
Sulaiman 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 Sulaiman Mean?
Sulaiman means "exalted" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Sulaiman in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Sulaiman Most Popular?
The name Sulaiman reached peak popularity in 2023, with 119 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 Sulaiman?
Approximately 1,652 people named Sulaiman live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,652. That works out to roughly 1 in 200,635 Americans.
Is Sulaiman a rare name?
Sulaiman is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 200,635 Americans has this name.
What does the name Sulaiman mean?
Sulaiman means "exalted" and comes from Arabic origins.
Is Sulaiman more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Sulaiman are male and 0% are female.
When was Sulaiman most popular?
Sulaiman peaked in 2023 with 119 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.