Total births
286
Boys' name · since 1979
Suliman
Since 1979, U.S. Social Security records show 286 babies named Suliman, peaking in 2024. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #4481
- among boys today
- 286
- born since 1979
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 69%
- more common than other boys
286 babies have been named Suliman since 1979, making it today's #4481 boys' name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Suliman has been recorded 286 times among boys since 1979, currently ranked #4481 nationally and more common than 69% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1979 to 2025.
- #4481 among boys today
- 286 born since 1979
- 2010s peak decade
- 69% more common than other boys
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Suliman is currently the #4481 boys' name in America, more common than 69% of boys - 286 born since 1979, peaking in the 2010s.
- #4481
- among boys today
- 286
- born since 1979
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 69%
- more common than other boys
Suliman vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#4481
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 69% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
39% of everyone ever named Suliman was born in this single decade.
2024
Single peak year
23 babies were named Suliman in 2024 - its busiest year on record.
How Suliman compares
286 45th percentile among 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
Suliman's all-time total is 22% below the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Suliman | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 286 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 23 | 23 | 22,252 |
Suliman's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Suliman's SSA record in two at 2011 and the more recent half accounts for 65% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 35%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1982, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2024 peak of 23, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Suliman at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2024
Current rank
#4,481
Active since
1979
Suliman popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1979–2025
- Peak year (2024)
- 23
- Annual births at peak, across 47 years of records
Suliman by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Suliman's strongest decade.
111 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 39% of all-time use.
Suliman births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 8
1970s
8 births
- 1980s 17
1980s
17 births
- 1990s 24
1990s
24 births
- 2000s
2000s
50 births
- 2010s
2010s
111 births
- 2020s
2020s
76 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 111 births (39% of all-time use).
Suliman by state
Where Suliman concentrates geographically, total births since 1979
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 15 | 5.2% |
| #2 | Virginia | | 5 | 1.7% |
California share of Suliman's total US births 5.2%
Even split
15 of 286 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Suliman? ▼
Suliman has been given to 286 babies in the U.S. since 1979, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #4481 as of the latest data. 23 babies were born in 2024, its single highest year.
When was Suliman most popular? ▼
Suliman was most popular in the 2010s decade with 111 total births. The single peak year was 2024.
Where is Suliman most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Suliman are California (15 births), Virginia (5 births).
How long has the name Suliman been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Suliman since 1979 -- 47 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Suliman? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Sullivan, Sultan, Sulaiman, Suleiman, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Suliman's data
- Suliman's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (111 total births) through the 2020s (76) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Sulimans (15 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Suliman
Nearby Names Like Suliman
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Suliman
Sullivan Boy
#339 15,635 births
Sultan Boy
#1293 2,396 births
Sulaiman Boy
#1525 1,872 births
Suleiman Boy
#1789 1,048 births
Sulayman Boy
#3371 743 births
Compare Suliman side by side: Suliman vs Sullivan Suliman vs Sultan Suliman vs Sulaiman
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Suliman
Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1979–2025 (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. "Suliman: #4481 Boys' Name - 286 Births, Peak 2024." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/suliman. 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 Suliman 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 July 2026.