Boy nameCurrently #1,297 in the USRising
Sultan
//ˈsəltən//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20246 lettersStarts with S
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Sultan's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Sultan's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Sultan |
|---|---|
| 1966 | 9 |
| 1971 | 8 |
| 1972 | 6 |
| 1973 | 14 |
| 1974 | 20 |
| 1975 | 26 |
| 1976 | 28 |
| 1977 | 17 |
| 1978 | 17 |
| 1979 | 22 |
| 1980 | 15 |
| 1981 | 19 |
| 1982 | 15 |
| 1983 | 11 |
| 1984 | 15 |
| 1985 | 21 |
| 1986 | 14 |
| 1987 | 15 |
| 1988 | 20 |
| 1989 | 21 |
| 1990 | 18 |
| 1991 | 24 |
| 1992 | 18 |
| 1993 | 21 |
| 1994 | 25 |
| 1995 | 26 |
| 1996 | 24 |
| 1997 | 23 |
| 1998 | 32 |
| 1999 | 27 |
| 2000 | 22 |
| 2001 | 40 |
| 2002 | 34 |
| 2003 | 26 |
| 2004 | 34 |
| 2005 | 32 |
| 2006 | 27 |
| 2007 | 18 |
| 2008 | 25 |
| 2009 | 35 |
| 2010 | 41 |
| 2011 | 43 |
| 2012 | 55 |
| 2013 | 49 |
| 2014 | 58 |
| 2015 | 70 |
| 2016 | 98 |
| 2017 | 92 |
| 2018 | 108 |
| 2019 | 102 |
| 2020 | 121 |
| 2021 | 109 |
| 2022 | 145 |
| 2023 | 128 |
| 2024 | 151 |
Sultan through the decades
- Sultan peaked in 2024, when 151 babies were named Sultan in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Sultan has risen 193% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Sultan currently ranks #1,297 in the US and is on the rise.