Souleymane
3 countries#183 in France, 2022Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Souleymane was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇫🇷 France
4,893 births recorded 1966–2022 · currently #183 · peaked in 2022 with 371 births
Most common in: Paris, Seine-Saint-Denis, Hauts-de-Seine, Val-d'Oise, Nord
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
447 births recorded 1995–2025 · currently #4857 · peaked in 2007 with 25 births
Most common in: New York, Ohio
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
20 births recorded 2007–2021 · currently #3990 · peaked in 2008 with 4 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
20 births recorded 2007–2021 · peaked in 2008 with 4 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
France rank history
Souleymane’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | #675 | — |
| 2004 | #606 | ↑69 |
| 2005 | #576 | ↑30 |
| 2006 | #547 | ↑29 |
| 2007 | #535 | ↑12 |
| 2008 | #468 | ↑67 |
| 2009 | #397 | ↑71 |
| 2010 | #397 | — |
| 2011 | #389 | ↑8 |
| 2012 | #300 | ↑89 |
| 2013 | #282 | ↑18 |
| 2014 | #232 | ↑50 |
| 2015 | #231 | ↑1 |
| 2016 | #225 | ↑6 |
| 2017 | #234 | ↓9 |
| 2018 | #191 | ↑43 |
| 2019 | #229 | ↓38 |
| 2020 | #210 | ↑19 |
| 2021 | #230 | ↓20 |
| 2022 | #183 | ↑47 |
Frequently asked questions about Souleymane
Is Souleymane a popular name?
Yes — Souleymane currently ranks #183 among boys’ names in France as of 2022, based on official birth records.
Is Souleymane more common for boys or girls?
Souleymane is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official France birth data.
When was Souleymane most popular?
Souleymane peaked in 2022 in France, with 371 recorded births that year.
Is Souleymane rising or falling in popularity?
In France, Souleymane’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #1497 in 1966 to #183 in 2022.
How many babies have been named Souleymane?
At least 5,360 babies have been recorded with the name Souleymane across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Souleymane popular in more than one country?
Yes — Souleymane appears in official birth records in 3 countries: France, United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Souleymane?
Based on real 2022 ranking data in France, names ranked closest to Souleymane include Silvestre, Sydney.
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Ranked directly next to Souleymane in France, 2022 — a real popularity match, not a subjective list.