Sullivan
5 countries#314 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Sullivan was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
17,077 births recorded 1884–2025 · currently #314 · peaked in 2025 with 1,157 births
Most common in: South Carolina, Minnesota, Ohio, North Carolina, California
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
6,474 births recorded 1971–2022 · currently #1992 · peaked in 1997 with 318 births
Most common in: Nord, Pas-de-Calais, Loire-Atlantique, Seine-Maritime, Somme
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
1,011 births recorded 1996–2025 · currently #586 · peaked in 2021 with 106 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
952 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #412 · peaked in 2021 with 103 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
56 births recorded 2014–2025 · currently #495 · peaked in 2024 with 12 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
3 births recorded 2024–2024 · peaked in 2024 with 3 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Sullivan’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #930 | — |
| 2007 | #730 | ↑200 |
| 2008 | #705 | ↑25 |
| 2009 | #653 | ↑52 |
| 2010 | #647 | ↑6 |
| 2011 | #523 | ↑124 |
| 2012 | #489 | ↑34 |
| 2013 | #503 | ↓14 |
| 2014 | #462 | ↑41 |
| 2015 | #455 | ↑7 |
| 2016 | #409 | ↑46 |
| 2017 | #401 | ↑8 |
| 2018 | #388 | ↑13 |
| 2019 | #401 | ↓13 |
| 2020 | #398 | ↑3 |
| 2021 | #372 | ↑26 |
| 2022 | #366 | ↑6 |
| 2023 | #358 | ↑8 |
| 2024 | #339 | ↑19 |
| 2025 | #314 | ↑25 |
Frequently asked questions about Sullivan
Is Sullivan a popular name?
Yes — Sullivan currently ranks #314 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Sullivan more common for boys or girls?
Sullivan is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Sullivan most popular?
Sullivan peaked in 2025 in United States, with 1,157 recorded births that year.
Is Sullivan rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Sullivan’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #764 in 1884 to #314 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Sullivan?
At least 24,562 babies have been recorded with the name Sullivan across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Sullivan popular in more than one country?
Yes — Sullivan appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, France, England & Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Sullivan?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Sullivan include Mathias, Eliam, Israel, Blake.
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