How Many People Are Named Sulma?

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

Sulma
Very Rare
modern American coinage

Sulma, a very rare female name, is held by just 402 people in the US, making up 1 in 821,203 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 1990 with 26 births, but its usage has been declining since then.

~402
Living in US
1 in 821,203
Americans
1990
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Ayla
🌐
Origin
modern American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Innovative Determined Inspired
3
Life Path Number

Life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and joy.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

27,974
Worldwide Bearers
#29,426
Global Rank
🇬🇹 Guatemala
3,231
🇨🇴 Colombia
3,160
🇸🇻 El Salvador
2,988
🇦🇷 Argentina
2,246
🇭🇳 Honduras
2,175
🇵🇭 Philippines
2,127
🇵🇪 Peru
2,074
🇵🇾 Paraguay
2,033
🇲🇽 Mexico
1,650
🇧🇴 Bolivia
1,605

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
402 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 35
138
Would be under 30 (33%)
264
Would be 30–60 (64%)
11
Would be over 60 (3%)

All 413 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: 1990

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
78
Classic Feel
33
Modern Appeal
67
International
98

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

📜 Sulma Through the Generations

Sulma has seen a steady decline in popularity since its peak in 1990, when 26 babies were given this name. Today, there are 402 people named Sulma living in the United States, with the majority being adults aged 30 to 60. This distribution suggests that while the name isn't common among newborns, it remains a cherished choice for parents looking for something unique yet timeless.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 78
Texas 14
New York 5

✨ Similar Names to Sulma

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Sulma's modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Sulma

How Many People Have the Name Sulma?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 402 people in the United States currently share the name Sulma. That works out to roughly 1 in every 821,203 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Sulma a Common or Rare Name?

Sulma 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 Sulma Mean?

Sulma means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Sulma Most Popular?

The name Sulma reached peak popularity in 1990, with 26 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

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 Sulma?

Approximately 402 people named Sulma live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 413. That works out to roughly 1 in 821,203 Americans.

Is Sulma a rare name?

Sulma is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 821,203 Americans has this name.

What does the name Sulma mean?

Sulma means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.

Is Sulma more male or female?

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

When was Sulma most popular?

Sulma peaked in 1990 with 26 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

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 US402
All-Time Births413
1 in X1 in 821,203
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age35
Peak Year1990
World Rank#29,426
Male %0%
Female %100%

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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.