Sultan
4 countries#1241 in United States, 2025Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Sultan was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
2,396 births recorded 1966–2025 · currently #1241 · peaked in 2025 with 161 births
Most common in: California, New York, Texas, Virginia, Illinois
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
868 births recorded 1993–2025 · currently #539 · peaked in 2020 with 68 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
852 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #610 · peaked in 2020 with 68 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
732 births recorded 1973–2022 · currently #5992 · peaked in 2021 with 32 births
Most common in: Moselle, Loire, Hérault, Bas-Rhin, Vosges
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
16 births recorded 1993–2025 · currently #441 · peaked in 2025 with 7 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Sultan’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #3686 | — |
| 2007 | #4996 | ↓1310 |
| 2008 | #4044 | ↑952 |
| 2009 | #3223 | ↑821 |
| 2010 | #2874 | ↑349 |
| 2011 | #2748 | ↑126 |
| 2012 | #2326 | ↑422 |
| 2013 | #2492 | ↓166 |
| 2014 | #2277 | ↑215 |
| 2015 | #2036 | ↑241 |
| 2016 | #1628 | ↑408 |
| 2017 | #1707 | ↓79 |
| 2018 | #1553 | ↑154 |
| 2019 | #1614 | ↓61 |
| 2020 | #1423 | ↑191 |
| 2021 | #1583 | ↓160 |
| 2022 | #1306 | ↑277 |
| 2023 | #1420 | ↓114 |
| 2024 | #1290 | ↑130 |
| 2025 | #1241 | ↑49 |
Frequently asked questions about Sultan
Is Sultan a popular name?
Yes — Sultan currently ranks #1241 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Sultan more common for boys or girls?
Sultan is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Sultan most popular?
Sultan peaked in 2025 in United States, with 161 recorded births that year.
Is Sultan rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Sultan’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #2784 in 1966 to #1241 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Sultan?
At least 3,996 babies have been recorded with the name Sultan across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Sultan popular in more than one country?
Yes — Sultan appears in official birth records in 4 countries: United States, England & Wales, France, Scotland.
What names are similar in popularity to Sultan?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Sultan include Ammar, Mazi, Cedar, Cory.
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Ranked directly next to Sultan in United States, 2025 — a real popularity match, not a subjective list.