Total births
507
Boys' name · since 1991
Suhaib
Suhaib has 507 recorded births since 1991 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2019 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #4985
- among boys today
- 507
- born since 1991
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 65%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Suhaib is the #4985 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 507 recorded since 1991.
Suhaib has 507 recorded births among boys since 1991, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #4985 as of the latest data, more common than 65% of boys, busiest in the 2010s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1991 to 2025.
- #4985 among boys today
- 507 born since 1991
- 2010s peak decade
- 65% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Suhaib is currently the #4985 boys' name in America, more common than 65% of boys - 507 born since 1991, peaking in the 2010s.
- #4985
- among boys today
- 507
- born since 1991
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 65%
- more common than other boys
Suhaib vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#4985
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 65% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
47% of everyone ever named Suhaib was born in this single decade.
2019
Single peak year
36 babies were named Suhaib in 2019 - its busiest year on record.
How Suhaib compares
507 Top 43% higher than 57% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Suhaib's all-time total is 38% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Suhaib | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 507 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 36 | 23 | 22,252 |
Suhaib's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Suhaib's SSA record in two at 2011 and the more recent half accounts for 62% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 38%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1998, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2019 peak of 36, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Suhaib at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2019
Current rank
#4,985
Active since
1991
Suhaib popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1991–2025
- Peak year (2019)
- 36
- Annual births at peak, across 35 years of records
Suhaib by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Suhaib's strongest decade.
239 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 47% of all-time use.
Suhaib births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 31
1990s
31 births
- 2000s
2000s
144 births
- 2010s
2010s
239 births
- 2020s 93
2020s
93 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 239 births (47% of all-time use).
How Suhaib compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Suhaib's total volume
Suhaib vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Suhaib by state
Where Suhaib concentrates geographically, total births since 1991
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Minnesota | | 33 | 6.5% |
| #2 | Ohio | | 6 | 1.2% |
| #3 | California | | 5 | 1.0% |
Minnesota share of Suhaib's total US births 6.5%
Even split
33 of 507 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Suhaib? ▼
Suhaib has been given to 507 babies in the U.S. since 1991, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #4985 as of the latest data. 36 babies were born in 2019, its single highest year.
When was Suhaib most popular? ▼
Suhaib was most popular in the 2010s decade with 239 total births. The single peak year was 2019.
Where is Suhaib most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Suhaib are Minnesota (33 births), Ohio (6 births), California (5 births).
How long has the name Suhaib been used? ▼
Records for Suhaib go back to 1991, giving 35 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Suhaib? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Suhail, Suhayb, Suhas, Suhaan, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Suhaib's data
- Suhaib's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (239 total births) through the 2020s (93) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Minnesota records the most Suhaibs (33 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Minnesota names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Suhaib
Nearby Names Like Suhaib
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Suhaib
Suhail Boy
#4628 384 births
Suhayb Boy
#6376 383 births
Suhas Boy
355 births
Suhaan Boy
#9566 220 births
Suhan Boy
127 births
Compare Suhaib side by side: Suhaib vs Suhail Suhaib vs Suhayb Suhaib vs Suhas
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1991–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Suhaib: #4985 Boys' Name - 507 Births, Peak 2019." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/suhaib. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Suhaib draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.