How Many People Are Named Sulayman?

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

Sulayman
Very Rare
Arabic

Sulayman means 'peaceful' and is a name steeped in Arabic heritage. Only 673 people named Sulayman live in the US today, making up just 1 in 490,204 Americans. The majority, 95%, are under 30, marking it as a truly modern name.

~168
Living in US
1 in 1,972,912
Americans
2017
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Peaceful
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 7
Personality Traits
Calm Resolute Inspired
7
Life Path Number

Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

32,669
Worldwide Bearers
#26,088
Global Rank
🇬🇲 Gambia
23,529
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
2,108
🇰🇬 Kyrgyzstan
2,029
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
933
🇳🇬 Nigeria
781
🇸🇴 Somalia
558
🇵🇭 Philippines
478
🇪🇸 Spain
403
🇿🇦 South Africa
282
🇲🇱 Mali
221

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
673 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 14
645
Would be under 30 (95%)
36
Would be 30–60 (5%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 681 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: 2017

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
83
Classic Feel
13
Modern Appeal
100
International
98

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

📜 Sulayman Through the Generations

Sulayman saw its peak popularity in 2017 with 45 births, reflecting a growing trend among parents seeking unique names. With an average age of 14, the name is predominantly embraced by younger generations, with 645 individuals under 30 years old. This modernity is further emphasized by the lack of individuals over 60, indicating that Sulayman is a name increasingly favored by new parents.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 34
New York 32
Georgia 5
Illinois 5

✨ Similar Names to Sulayman

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Sulayman's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Sulayman

How Many People Have the Name Sulayman?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 168 people in the United States currently share the name Sulayman. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,972,912 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Sulayman a Common or Rare Name?

Sulayman 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 Sulayman Mean?

Sulayman means "peaceful" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Sulayman Most Popular?

The name Sulayman reached peak popularity in 2017, with 45 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 Sulayman?

Approximately 168 people named Sulayman live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 168. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,972,912 Americans.

Is Sulayman a rare name?

Sulayman is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,972,912 Americans has this name.

What does the name Sulayman mean?

Sulayman means "peaceful" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Sulayman more male or female?

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

When was Sulayman most popular?

Sulayman peaked in 2017 with 45 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.

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 US168
All-Time Births168
1 in X1 in 1,972,912
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age14
Peak Year2017
World Rank#26,088
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.