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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Sultan — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Sultaan|Sultana
ArabicBoy↑↑ Surging

Sultan

sool-TAHN · 2 syllables

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#1297
↑↑ Surging
#1297
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 28
Peak rank
#1297 in 2024
5yr change
+129 ranks
Birth frequency
4.2 per 100,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #1297 · Rising since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Arabic boy names
Sultan

Popularity score: 28  ·  SSA Rank: #1297

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
94
Higher than 94% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑↑ Surging
+129 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
80
3 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class

Score Breakdown

Meaning60

Meaningful origin with moderate historical depth.

Trend88

Strong upward momentum in recent years.

Uniqueness80

Distinctive — unlikely to be the second one in class.

Feasibility50

Some practical considerations — review details below.

Name DNA
Arabic OriginRegalStrongMasculine2-syllableHistorical TitleCultural SignificanceInternationalRising
Character
authoritative commandcommanding military presence
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Sultans

strategicunifyinghonorablediplomaticcourageous
STRONG
High confidence

Sultan is an Arabic boy name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #1297 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑↑ Surging · +129 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#1297 · rare
Sultan at a Glance
Meaning:From Arabic meaning 'ruler' or 'authority', historically used as a title for Islamic leaders and governors throughout the Ottoman and Islamic empires.
Language root:Arabic · Persian · Ottoman Turkish
Peak rank:#1297 in 2024
5yr change:+129 ranks
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers
Sultan Kösen
Tallest person (Guinness World Record)
Sultan Saladin
Historical military leader
Similar Sound
Soren◈SalimSamirSulaimanSamson
Similar Style
MalikAmirKarimRashidNasir
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Sultan
Amara◈Noor◈LeilaZaraMalikAmir
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Sultan illustration
Name Intelligence
Sultan · Overview
Summary

Sultan is an Arabic boy name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #1297 in the US in 2024.

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Sultan scores 94/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Surging fast
Rank has moved 129 positions in the last year. Exceptional momentum.
Regal · Strong · Meaningful character
Sultan carries a bold, serious, fierce quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Rising very fast
Sultan is surging. If the trend continues, it may become significantly more common within 2-3 years.
Domain taken
sultan.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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