Total births
220
Boys' name · since 1911
Sulo
Sulo has 220 recorded births since 1911 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1918 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 220
- total births
- 1911–1927
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 69%
- born in that decade
220 boys have been named Sulo since 1911, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Sulo has been recorded 220 times among boys since 1911, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1910s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1911 to 1927.
- 220 total births
- 1911–1927 years on record
- 1910s peak decade
- 69% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
220 boys have been named Sulo since 1911, peaking in the 1910s, last recorded in 1927.
- 220
- total births
- 1911–1927
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 69%
- born in that decade
1910s
Peak decade
69% of everyone ever named Sulo was born in this single decade.
1918
Single peak year
30 babies were named Sulo in 1918 - its busiest year on record.
Sulo's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Sulo's full recorded timeline at 1919, 38% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 62% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 1924, with just 6 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1918 peak of 30 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Sulo at a glance
Last recorded 1927Peak year
1918
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1911
Sulo popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1911–1927
- Peak year (1918)
- 30
- Annual births at peak, across 17 years of records
Sulo by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1910s was Sulo's strongest decade.
151 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 69% of all-time use.
Sulo births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
151 births
- 1920s
1920s
69 births
What this shows Peak: 1910s at 151 births (69% of all-time use).
Sulo by state
Where Sulo concentrates geographically, total births since 1911
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Michigan | | 39 | 17.7% |
| #2 | Minnesota | | 30 | 13.6% |
| #3 | Massachusetts | | 6 | 2.7% |
Michigan share of Sulo's total US births 17.7%
Even split
39 of 220 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Sulo? ▼
220 babies have been named Sulo since 1911. It was last recorded in 1927. The peak year was 1918 with 30 births.
When was Sulo most popular? ▼
Sulo was most popular in the 1910s decade with 151 total births. The single peak year was 1918.
Where is Sulo most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Sulo are Michigan (39 births), Minnesota (30 births), Massachusetts (6 births).
How long has the name Sulo been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Sulo since 1911 -- 17 years through the most recent 1927 data.
What names are similar to Sulo? ▼
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 Sulo's data
- Sulo's usage has stayed within range of its 1910s decade-level peak (151 total births) through the 1920s (69) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Michigan records the most Sulos (39 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Michigan 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 Sulo
Nearby Names Like Sulo
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Sulo
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 Sulo side by side: Sulo vs Sullivan Sulo vs Sultan Sulo vs Sulaiman
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, 1911–1927 (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. "Sulo: Baby Name Since 1911 - 220 Births, Peak 1918." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/sulo. 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 Sulo 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.