How Many People Are Named Suleyman?

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

Suleyman
Very Rare
Arabic

Suleyman means 'protector' and is a very rare male name in the US. Only 1 in 1,037,200 Americans have this name, making it incredibly unique. The peak year was 2024, with 29 births, showing its recent rise in popularity.

~318
Living in US
1 in 1,037,200
Americans
2024
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Protector
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 11
Personality Traits
Protective Determined Strong
11
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 11 represents a powerful spiritual force, indicating that people named Suleyman may have a strong intuitive sense and a deep connection to their inner self.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

63,403
Worldwide Bearers
#15,145
Global Rank
🇹🇲 Turkmenistan
33,171
🇷🇺 Russia
8,940
🇪🇹 Ethiopia
8,323
🇸🇴 Somalia
2,912
🇦🇿 Azerbaijan
1,117
🇰🇬 Kyrgyzstan
1,110
🇫🇷 France
944
🇺🇿 Uzbekistan
912
🇰🇪 Kenya
816
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
641

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
318 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 10
321
Would be under 30 (100%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 321 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: 2024

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
74
Classic Feel
6
Modern Appeal
100
International
99

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

📜 Suleyman Through the Generations

Suleyman has seen a steady increase in usage over the past few decades, peaking in 2024 with 29 births. Today, there are 318 people named Suleyman living in the United States, with an average age of just 10 years old. This indicates that the name is predominantly chosen by younger parents, contributing to its modern and trendy appeal among newborns.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Kentucky 5
New York 5

✨ Similar Names to Suleyman

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Suleyman's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Suleyman

How Many People Have the Name Suleyman?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 318 people in the United States currently share the name Suleyman. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,037,200 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Suleyman a Common or Rare Name?

Suleyman 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 Suleyman Mean?

Suleyman means "protector" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Suleyman Most Popular?

The name Suleyman reached peak popularity in 2024, with 29 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 Suleyman?

Approximately 318 people named Suleyman live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 321. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,037,200 Americans.

Is Suleyman a rare name?

Suleyman is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,037,200 Americans has this name.

What does the name Suleyman mean?

Suleyman means "protector" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Suleyman more male or female?

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

When was Suleyman most popular?

Suleyman peaked in 2024 with 29 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 US318
All-Time Births321
1 in X1 in 1,037,200
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age10
Peak Year2024
World Rank#15,145
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.