Sultan
Every Sultan since 1966 — 2,396 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Sultan
Sultan is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #1,243 in 2025 with 161 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1966, 2,396 American babies have been named Sultan. Its peak came in 2025, when 161 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Sultan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Sultan year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 161 | #1,243 |
| 2024 | 152 | #1,292 |
| 2023 | 128 | #1,429 |
| 2022 | 145 | #1,307 |
| 2021 | 109 | #1,590 |
| 2020 | 121 | #1,435 |
| 2019 | 102 | #1,621 |
| 2018 | 108 | #1,564 |
| 2017 | 92 | #1,715 |
| 2016 | 98 | #1,637 |
| 2015 | 70 | #2,049 |
| 2014 | 58 | #2,294 |
| 2013 | 49 | #2,520 |
| 2012 | 55 | #2,353 |
| 2011 | 43 | #2,788 |
| 2010 | 41 | #2,908 |
| 2009 | 35 | #3,264 |
| 2008 | 25 | #4,126 |
| 2007 | 18 | #5,183 |
| 2006 | 27 | #3,770 |
| 2005 | 32 | #3,229 |
| 2004 | 34 | #3,007 |
| 2003 | 26 | #3,513 |
| 2002 | 34 | #2,812 |
| 2001 | 40 | #2,476 |
| 2000 | 22 | #3,744 |
| 1995 | 26 | #2,839 |
| 1990 | 18 | #3,442 |
| 1985 | 21 | #2,491 |
| 1980 | 15 | #3,080 |
| 1975 | 26 | #1,880 |
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Famous people named Sultan
- Sultan Cem Politician · 1459–1495
- Sultan bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Politician · 1928–2011
- Sultan Husayn Bayqara Politician · 1438–1506
- Sultan Husayn Politician · 1668–1726
- Sultan Kösen Celebrity · b. 1982
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Sultan in 2025?
Sultan ranked #1,243 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 161 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Sultan?
2,396 babies have been named Sultan in the United States since 1966, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Sultan most popular?
Sultan peaked in 2025, when 161 newborns received the name.
Is Sultan a boy or girl name?
Sultan is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Sultan rising or falling?
Sultan is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Sultan?
Well-known people named Sultan include Sultan Cem (politician), Sultan bin Abdulaziz Al Saud (politician), Sultan Husayn Bayqara (politician).