Sulema
Every Sulema since 1916 — 2,008 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Sulema
Sulema is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #14,723 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1916, 2,008 American babies have been named Sulema. Its peak came in 1996, when 72 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Sulema stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Sulema year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | #14,723 |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | 8 | #12,064 |
| 2022 | 7 | #13,427 |
| 2021 | 11 | #9,476 |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | 8 | #12,324 |
| 2018 | 5 | #17,840 |
| 2017 | 8 | #12,607 |
| 2016 | 9 | #11,680 |
| 2015 | 15 | #7,960 |
| 2014 | 10 | #10,862 |
| 2013 | 6 | #16,314 |
| 2012 | 15 | #8,169 |
| 2011 | 14 | #8,570 |
| 2010 | 16 | #7,844 |
| 2009 | 15 | #8,416 |
| 2008 | 14 | #8,910 |
| 2007 | 16 | #8,050 |
| 2006 | 22 | #6,103 |
| 2005 | 25 | #5,239 |
| 2004 | 31 | #4,478 |
| 2003 | 31 | #4,294 |
| 2002 | 19 | #6,101 |
| 2001 | 39 | #3,480 |
| 2000 | 25 | #4,771 |
| 1995 | 25 | #4,202 |
| 1990 | 34 | #3,285 |
| 1985 | 22 | #3,829 |
| 1980 | 27 | #3,202 |
| 1975 | 19 | #3,621 |
| 1970 | 15 | #4,019 |
| 1965 | 14 | #3,521 |
| 1960 | 23 | #2,566 |
| 1955 | 17 | #2,829 |
| 1950 | 20 | #2,243 |
| 1945 | 16 | #2,229 |
| 1940 | 16 | #2,094 |
| 1935 | 13 | #2,421 |
| 1930 | 8 | #3,624 |
| 1925 | 10 | #3,336 |
| 1920 | 8 | #3,916 |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Sulema in 2025?
Sulema ranked #14,723 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Sulema?
2,008 babies have been named Sulema in the United States since 1916, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Sulema most popular?
Sulema peaked in 1996, when 72 newborns received the name.
Is Sulema a boy or girl name?
Sulema is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Sulema rising or falling?
Sulema is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.