Sulaiman
Borrowed from Arabic سُلَيْمَان (sulaymān).
Every Sulaiman since 1972 — 1,872 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Sulaiman
Sulaiman is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #1,597 in 2025 with 107 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1972, 1,872 American babies have been named Sulaiman. Its peak came in 2023, when 119 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Sulaiman stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Sulaiman year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 107 | #1,597 |
| 2024 | 116 | #1,526 |
| 2023 | 119 | #1,500 |
| 2022 | 108 | #1,623 |
| 2021 | 79 | #1,928 |
| 2020 | 98 | #1,645 |
| 2019 | 89 | #1,761 |
| 2018 | 75 | #1,976 |
| 2017 | 95 | #1,680 |
| 2016 | 77 | #1,918 |
| 2015 | 68 | #2,085 |
| 2014 | 81 | #1,841 |
| 2013 | 44 | #2,706 |
| 2012 | 45 | #2,709 |
| 2011 | 38 | #3,036 |
| 2010 | 49 | #2,548 |
| 2009 | 30 | #3,625 |
| 2008 | 27 | #3,908 |
| 2007 | 29 | #3,678 |
| 2006 | 24 | #4,085 |
| 2005 | 34 | #3,080 |
| 2004 | 23 | #3,984 |
| 2003 | 24 | #3,712 |
| 2002 | 23 | #3,770 |
| 2001 | 21 | #3,956 |
| 2000 | 17 | #4,541 |
| 1995 | 11 | #5,456 |
| 1990 | 12 | #4,639 |
| 1985 | 9 | #4,647 |
| 1980 | 6 | #6,149 |
| 1975 | 12 | #3,216 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sulaiman mean?
Borrowed from Arabic سُلَيْمَان (sulaymān).
How popular is the name Sulaiman in 2025?
Sulaiman ranked #1,597 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 107 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Sulaiman?
1,872 babies have been named Sulaiman in the United States since 1972, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Sulaiman most popular?
Sulaiman peaked in 2023, when 119 newborns received the name.
Is Sulaiman a boy or girl name?
Sulaiman is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Sulaiman rising or falling?
Sulaiman is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.