How Many People Are Named Suma?
Complete statistics for the name Suma: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Suma is a rare name, very uncommon in the United States with only 52 people bearing it today, making up just 1 in 6,406,497 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 1977 with seven births, showing a stable trend over the decades.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 9 symbolizes compassion, humanitarianism, and spiritual enlightenment.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 38All 53 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: 1977Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Suma Through the Generations
Suma has seen a steady presence throughout the generations, with its peak occurring in 1977 when seven babies were given this name. Today, there are 52 individuals named Suma living in the United States, with the majority being adults aged 30 to 60, indicating a name that's well-established among older generations. Interestingly, Suma is most commonly found outside the U.S. in India, where it holds significant cultural importance.
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Suma's Sanskrit roots
📄 About the Name Suma
How Many People Have the Name Suma?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 322 people in the United States currently share the name Suma. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,029,346 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Suma a Common or Rare Name?
Suma 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 Suma Mean?
Suma means "creative variant of Sumitra" and comes from Sanskrit origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Suma in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Suma Most Popular?
The name Suma reached peak popularity in 1977, with 7 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
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 Suma?
Approximately 322 people named Suma live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 322. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,029,346 Americans.
Is Suma a rare name?
Suma is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,029,346 Americans has this name.
What does the name Suma mean?
Suma means "creative variant of Sumitra" and comes from Sanskrit origins.
Is Suma more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Suma are male and 100% are female.
When was Suma most popular?
Suma peaked in 1977 with 7 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
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.