Souleymane
Every Souleymane since 1995 — 447 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Souleymane
Souleymane is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,020 in 2025 with 20 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1995, 447 American babies have been named Souleymane. Its peak came in 2007, when 25 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Souleymane stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Souleymane year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 20 | #5,020 |
| 2024 | 23 | #4,549 |
| 2023 | 21 | #4,862 |
| 2022 | 16 | #5,834 |
| 2021 | 13 | #6,623 |
| 2020 | 15 | #5,940 |
| 2019 | 20 | #4,938 |
| 2018 | 13 | #6,651 |
| 2017 | 17 | #5,493 |
| 2016 | 14 | #6,303 |
| 2015 | 10 | #7,957 |
| 2014 | 16 | #5,683 |
| 2013 | 12 | #6,960 |
| 2012 | 17 | #5,452 |
| 2011 | 18 | #5,168 |
| 2010 | 20 | #4,824 |
| 2009 | 20 | #4,898 |
| 2008 | 15 | #6,025 |
| 2007 | 25 | #4,104 |
| 2006 | 19 | #4,835 |
| 2005 | 11 | #7,033 |
| 2004 | 11 | #6,912 |
| 2003 | 18 | #4,593 |
| 2002 | 15 | #5,101 |
| 2001 | 12 | #5,962 |
| 2000 | 12 | #5,861 |
| 1995 | 7 | #7,693 |
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Famous people named Souleymane
- Souleymane Cissé Film director · b. 1940
- Souleymane Ndéné Ndiaye Politician · b. 1958
- Souleymane Youla Soccer player · b. 1981
- Souleymane Camara Soccer player · b. 1982
- Souleymane Diawara Soccer player · b. 1978
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Souleymane in 2025?
Souleymane ranked #5,020 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 20 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Souleymane?
447 babies have been named Souleymane in the United States since 1995, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Souleymane most popular?
Souleymane peaked in 2007, when 25 newborns received the name.
Is Souleymane a boy or girl name?
Souleymane is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Souleymane rising or falling?
Souleymane is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Souleymane?
Well-known people named Souleymane include Souleymane Cissé (film director), Souleymane Ndéné Ndiaye (politician), Souleymane Youla (soccer player).