How Many People Are Named Suman?
Complete statistics for the name Suman: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Suman means 'prosperity' in Sanskrit, making it a rare gem among names with only 1 in 4,605,240 Americans bearing it. With just 72 people named Suman living today, it peaked in popularity back in 1999 with 11 births.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 5 represents adaptability and freedom.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 30All 73 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: 1999Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Suman Through the Generations
Suman, a name rooted in Sanskrit, has seen a steady presence in the United States since its peak in 1999 with 11 births. Today, there are 72 individuals named Suman, with the majority being between 30 and 60 years old. This distribution suggests that Suman is a name embraced by a newer generation, with 40% under 30 and 60% aged 30-60, indicating a stable trend within the community of those named Suman.
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Suman's Sanskrit roots
📄 About the Name Suman
How Many People Have the Name Suman?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,153 people in the United States currently share the name Suman. That works out to roughly 1 in every 287,467 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Suman a Common or Rare Name?
Suman 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 Suman Mean?
Suman means "prosperity" and comes from Sanskrit origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Suman in SSA data, approximately 14% are male and 86% are female.
When Was Suman Most Popular?
The name Suman reached peak popularity in 1999, with 11 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 Suman?
Approximately 1,153 people named Suman live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,153. That works out to roughly 1 in 287,467 Americans.
Is Suman a rare name?
Suman is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 287,467 Americans has this name.
What does the name Suman mean?
Suman means "prosperity" and comes from Sanskrit origins.
Is Suman more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 14% of people named Suman are male and 86% are female.
When was Suman most popular?
Suman peaked in 1999 with 11 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.