Sufyan
3 countries#854 in England & Wales, 2021Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Sufyan was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🏴🏴 England & Wales
848 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #854 · peaked in 2011 with 47 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
848 births recorded 1996–2021 · peaked in 2011 with 47 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
646 births recorded 1987–2025 · currently #2230 · peaked in 2025 with 63 births
Most common in: California, New York, Texas, Illinois, Pennsylvania
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
78 births recorded 1980–2021 · peaked in 2009 with 10 births
Most common in: Yvelines
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
England & Wales rank history
Sufyan’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | #907 | — |
| 2003 | #761 | ↑146 |
| 2004 | #717 | ↑44 |
| 2005 | #691 | ↑26 |
| 2006 | #885 | ↓194 |
| 2007 | #742 | ↑143 |
| 2008 | #684 | ↑58 |
| 2009 | #737 | ↓53 |
| 2010 | #774 | ↓37 |
| 2011 | #681 | ↑93 |
| 2012 | #821 | ↓140 |
| 2013 | #692 | ↑129 |
| 2014 | #765 | ↓73 |
| 2015 | #779 | ↓14 |
| 2016 | #858 | ↓79 |
| 2017 | #761 | ↑97 |
| 2018 | #1013 | ↓252 |
| 2019 | #768 | ↑245 |
| 2020 | #829 | ↓61 |
| 2021 | #854 | ↓25 |
Frequently asked questions about Sufyan
Is Sufyan a popular name?
Yes — Sufyan currently ranks #854 among boys’ names in England & Wales as of 2021, based on official birth records.
Is Sufyan more common for boys or girls?
Sufyan is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official England & Wales birth data.
When was Sufyan most popular?
Sufyan peaked in 2011 in England & Wales, with 47 recorded births that year.
Is Sufyan rising or falling in popularity?
In England & Wales, Sufyan’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #853 in 1996 to #854 in 2021.
How many babies have been named Sufyan?
At least 1,572 babies have been recorded with the name Sufyan across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Sufyan popular in more than one country?
Yes — Sufyan appears in official birth records in 3 countries: England & Wales, United States, France.
What names are similar in popularity to Sufyan?
Based on real 2021 ranking data in England & Wales, names ranked closest to Sufyan include Sora, Subhan, Sylis, Tenzin.
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