Total births
2,008
Girls' name · since 1916
Sulema
Since 1916, U.S. Social Security records show 2,008 babies named Sulema, peaking in 1996. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 2,008
- total births
- 1916–2025
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 18%
- born in that decade
Sulema sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 2,008 recorded since 1916.
Social Security Administration records show Sulema recorded 2,008 times among girls since 1916, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1916 to 2025.
- 2,008 total births
- 1916–2025 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 18% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
2,008 girls have been named Sulema since 1916, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2025.
- 2,008
- total births
- 1916–2025
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 18%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
18% of everyone ever named Sulema was born in this single decade.
1996
Single peak year
72 babies were named Sulema in 1996 - its busiest year on record.
Sulema's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Sulema's SSA record in two at 1971 and the more recent half accounts for 57% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 43%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1916, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1996 peak of 72, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Sulema at a glance
Last recorded 2025Peak year
1996
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1916
Sulema popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1916–2025
- Peak year (1996)
- 72
- Annual births at peak, across 110 years of records
Sulema by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Sulema's strongest decade.
360 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 18% of all-time use.
Sulema births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 18
1910s
18 births
- 1920s 79
1920s
79 births
- 1930s 111
1930s
111 births
- 1940s
1940s
201 births
- 1950s
1950s
211 births
- 1960s
1960s
219 births
- 1970s
1970s
218 births
- 1980s
1980s
216 births
- 1990s
1990s
360 births
- 2000s
2000s
237 births
- 2010s 106
2010s
106 births
- 2020s 32
2020s
32 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 360 births (18% of all-time use).
How Sulema compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Sulema's total volume
Sulema vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Sulema by state
Where Sulema concentrates geographically, total births since 1916
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 1,019 | 50.7% |
| #2 | California | | 372 | 18.5% |
| #3 | Illinois | | 5 | 0.2% |
Texas share of Sulema's total US births 50.7%
Even split
1,019 of 2,008 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Sulema? ▼
2,008 babies have been named Sulema since 1916. It was last recorded in 2025. The peak year was 1996 with 72 births.
When was Sulema most popular? ▼
Sulema was most popular in the 1990s decade with 360 total births. The single peak year was 1996.
Where is Sulema most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Sulema are Texas (1,019 births), California (372 births), Illinois (5 births).
How long has the name Sulema been used? ▼
Records for Sulema go back to 1916, giving 110 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Sulema? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Sullivan, Sula, Sulma, Suleyma, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Sulema's data
- Sulema's decade-level peak was the 1990s (360 total births); usage has since declined to 32 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Sulemas (1,019 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Sulema
Nearby Names Like Sulema
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Sulema
Sullivan Girl
#1949 1,442 births
Sula Girl
#8952 1,404 births
Sulma Girl
414 births
Suleyma Girl
375 births
Sully Girl
#15820 370 births
Compare Sulema side by side: Sulema vs Sullivan Sulema vs Sula Sulema vs Sulma
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1916–2025 (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. "Sulema: Baby Name Since 1916 - 2,008 Births, Peak 1996." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/sulema. 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 Sulema 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.