Suleyman
Every Suleyman since 2000 — 339 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Suleyman
Suleyman is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,365 in 2025 with 18 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2000, 339 American babies have been named Suleyman. Its peak came in 2024, when 29 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 Suleyman stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Suleyman year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 18 | #5,365 |
| 2024 | 29 | #3,885 |
| 2023 | 21 | #4,866 |
| 2022 | 23 | #4,551 |
| 2021 | 20 | #4,909 |
| 2020 | 20 | #4,836 |
| 2019 | 27 | #3,985 |
| 2018 | 17 | #5,510 |
| 2017 | 14 | #6,295 |
| 2016 | 20 | #4,918 |
| 2015 | 12 | #7,015 |
| 2014 | 17 | #5,455 |
| 2013 | 12 | #6,965 |
| 2012 | 7 | #10,614 |
| 2011 | 11 | #7,439 |
| 2010 | 8 | #9,559 |
| 2009 | 10 | #8,227 |
| 2008 | 7 | #10,890 |
| 2007 | 11 | #7,520 |
| 2006 | 9 | #8,635 |
| 2005 | 7 | #10,003 |
| 2004 | — | — |
| 2003 | 5 | #12,520 |
| 2002 | 7 | #9,259 |
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| 2000 | 7 | #8,999 |
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Famous people named Suleyman
- Suleyman Shah Politician · 1178–1236
- Suleyman Kerimov Businessperson · b. 1966
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Suleyman in 2025?
Suleyman ranked #5,365 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 18 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Suleyman?
339 babies have been named Suleyman in the United States since 2000, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Suleyman most popular?
Suleyman peaked in 2024, when 29 newborns received the name.
Is Suleyman a boy or girl name?
Suleyman is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Suleyman rising or falling?
Suleyman is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Suleyman?
Well-known people named Suleyman include Suleyman Shah (politician), Suleyman Kerimov (businessperson).