Sultan
boy name#1241 in 2025Sultan entered the US charts in 1966, peaked at #1241 in 2025, ranks #1241 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1966–2025
#1241
rank today
#1241
peak (2025)
161
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1960s | #2784 |
| 1970s | #2646 |
| 1980s | #2958 |
| 1990s | #3008 |
| 2000s | #3434 |
| 2010s | #2126 |
| 2020s | #1377 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Sultan has been most popular in CA, NY, TX.
Living bearers
About 2,400 people named Sultan are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Sultan is a kid of about 9 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Sultan in 2025?
- Sultan ranks #1241 among US boy names in 2025, with 161 babies given the name.
- When was the name Sultan most popular?
- Sultan peaked in 2025, reaching #1241 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Sultan with classmates?
- Sultan will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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