UK girl's name
Sule
A Turkish masculine name meaning "canal" or "waterway".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2000. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Sule is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Sule popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2000 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3912, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2000, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2000 to 2000. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Sule is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Sule. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2001 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Sule ranked #3912 for girls in England and Wales in 2000, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2000, when 3 girls were registered as Sule.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Sule as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3912
2000
Births in 2000
3
Latest year
Peak year
2000
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Sule mean?
The name Sule is believed to have its origins in the Yoruba language of West Africa. It is a masculine name that translates to "one born during an affluent period." The Yoruba people have a rich cultural heritage and are one of the largest ethnic groups in Nigeria.
The earliest recorded use of the name Sule dates back to the 15th century during the height of the Oyo Empire, a powerful Yoruba state in present-day southwestern Nigeria. It was a time of great prosperity and cultural flourishing for the Yoruba people, and the name Sule reflected the significance of being born during this prosperous era.
One of the earliest known historical figures to bear the name Sule was Sule Gambari, a prominent Yoruba ruler and military leader from the late 16th century. He was known for his strategic military campaigns and played a crucial role in expanding the territory of the Oyo Empire.
Another notable figure in history with the name Sule was Sule Bada, a 19th-century Yoruba aristocrat and traditional ruler from the city of Ibadan. He was highly respected for his wisdom and diplomatic skills, and played a significant role in maintaining peace and stability in the region during a turbulent period.
In the field of literature, the name Sule is associated with Sule Afolabi, a renowned Yoruba playwright and author from the 20th century. His works were instrumental in preserving and promoting the rich cultural heritage of the Yoruba people.
Moving forward in time, one of the most prominent figures with the name Sule was Sule Lamido, a Nigerian politician and former governor of Jigawa State. He served as governor from 2007 to 2015 and was known for his efforts in promoting education and economic development in the state.
It is worth noting that while the name Sule has its roots in the Yoruba culture, it has also gained popularity in other parts of West Africa and beyond. The name has transcended its cultural boundaries and is now used by people of various ethnic backgrounds, reflecting the diverse and interconnected nature of human societies.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Sule by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Sule was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #3912 | 3 | 1 |
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FAQ
Sule: questions and answers
How popular is the name Sule in the UK right now?
In 2000, Sule was ranked #3912 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Sule most popular?
The peak year on record was 2000, with 3 babies registered as Sule in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Sule?
A Turkish masculine name meaning "canal" or "waterway".
How many people are called Sule in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Sule across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.