How Many People Are Named Suleiman?

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

Suleiman
Very Rare
Arabic

Suleiman means 'the most high' and is a name steeped in history and significance. Only 947 people named Suleiman live in the US today, making up just 1 in 348,516 Americans. It's a rising star, peaking in popularity in 2023.

~2,919
Living in US
1 in 113,549
Americans
2023
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
The most high
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 4
Personality Traits
Dignified Inspiring Strong
4
Life Path Number

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

🌍 Worldwide Usage

600,394
Worldwide Bearers
#1,652
Global Rank
🇳🇬 Nigeria
243,184
🇸🇾 Syria
56,929
🇰🇪 Kenya
49,200
🇹🇿 Tanzania
32,978
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
31,885
🇯🇴 Jordan
31,083
🇾🇪 Yemen
28,837
🇦🇫 Afghanistan
17,480
🇪🇬 Egypt
15,334
🇸🇩 Sudan
15,270

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
947 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 11
904
Would be under 30 (94%)
53
Would be 30–60 (6%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 957 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: 2023

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
87
Classic Feel
9
Modern Appeal
100
International
100

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

📜 Suleiman Through the Generations

Suleiman, a name that carries the weight of its meaning 'the most high', has seen a steady rise in usage over recent years. With only 947 individuals bearing this name in the United States, it stands out as a very rare choice. The majority of those named Suleiman are under 30, indicating a modern trend among younger parents. Born in 2023, the peak year saw 102 births, marking a significant increase from previous years. This name's unique appeal continues to attract new families, ensuring its place in the future of naming traditions.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 81
Texas 67
California 60
Ohio 29
Michigan 24
Illinois 21
Virginia 13
Florida 11
Minnesota 5
North Carolina 5

✨ Similar Names to Suleiman

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Suleiman's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Suleiman

How Many People Have the Name Suleiman?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,919 people in the United States currently share the name Suleiman. That works out to roughly 1 in every 113,549 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Suleiman a Common or Rare Name?

Suleiman 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 Suleiman Mean?

Suleiman means "the most high" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Suleiman Most Popular?

The name Suleiman reached peak popularity in 2023, with 102 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 Suleiman?

Approximately 2,919 people named Suleiman live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,919. That works out to roughly 1 in 113,549 Americans.

Is Suleiman a rare name?

Suleiman is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 113,549 Americans has this name.

What does the name Suleiman mean?

Suleiman means "the most high" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Suleiman more male or female?

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

When was Suleiman most popular?

Suleiman peaked in 2023 with 102 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 US2,919
All-Time Births2,919
1 in X1 in 113,549
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age11
Peak Year2023
World Rank#1,652
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.