UK boy's name
Suleman
A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "man of peace".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Suleman is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Suleman popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2263, with 10 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2004, with 33 births.
This profile covers 604 England and Wales registrations across 29 recorded years from 1996 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales and NRS Scotland, 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.
The latest count is about 30% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 605 living people in the UK are called Suleman. 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 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Suleman ranked #2263 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 10 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2004, when 33 boys were registered as Suleman.
- • Suleman ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #626 in 2009.
- • About 605 living people in the UK are estimated to have Suleman as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#2263
2024
Births in 2024
10
Latest year
Peak year
2004
33 births
Estimated living
605
2026
Meaning
What does Suleman mean?
The name Suleman has its origins in the Arabic language and is derived from the word "Suleiman," which means "peaceful" or "man of peace." The name traces its roots back to the time of the Prophet Muhammad in the 7th century CE. It is a variant of the biblical name Solomon, which is derived from the Hebrew word "Shalom," also meaning "peace."
The name Suleman is closely associated with the figure of King Solomon, known as Sulayman in Arabic, who was a revered ruler and prophet in the Abrahamic religions of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. In the Quran, the holy book of Islam, Sulayman is mentioned as a wise and powerful king who was gifted with the ability to understand the language of animals and control the winds.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Suleman can be found in the Quran itself, where it appears in reference to King Solomon. Additionally, the name is mentioned in various Islamic texts and historical records, including the Hadith (sayings of the Prophet Muhammad) and the works of medieval Islamic scholars.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Suleman. One of the most famous was Suleiman the Magnificent (1494-1566), the longest-reigning Sultan of the Ottoman Empire. During his reign, the Ottoman Empire reached the peak of its power and cultural influence, with significant advancements in architecture, art, and literature.
Another prominent figure was Suleman Dawood (1892-1978), a Pakistani industrialist and philanthropist who played a pivotal role in the establishment of Pakistan's textile industry. He founded the Dawood Group, one of the largest conglomerates in Pakistan, and was known for his contributions to education and social welfare.
In the realm of literature, Suleman Natsir (1907-1993) was an Indonesian writer, scholar, and politician who played a significant role in the Indonesian independence movement. He was a prolific author and is considered one of the founding fathers of modern Indonesian literature.
Suleman Virk (1935-2021) was a prominent Punjabi poet and writer from Pakistan, renowned for his contributions to the Punjabi language and literature. His works explored themes of love, spirituality, and social issues, earning him numerous awards and accolades.
In the field of sports, Suleman Butt (born 1956) is a former Pakistani cricketer who played Test cricket for the national team in the 1980s. He was a skilled all-rounder known for his batting prowess and medium-pace bowling.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Suleman over time
The chart below shows babies named Suleman registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Suleman, the clearest high point is 2004. The latest England and Wales figure is 10 births in 2024, compared with 33 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Suleman by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Suleman 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #1650 | 77 | 5 |
| 2010s | #1326 | 199 | 10 |
| 2000s | #951 | 238 | 10 |
| 1990s | #740 | 90 | 4 |
Geography
Where Suleman is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Suleman. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.
Suleman ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #626 in 2009.
Across the UK
Suleman in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#626 in 2009
2 years of NRS records, 6 total registered
Related
Names similar to Suleman
- Samuel 108,505
- Sebastian 33,008
- Sam 20,889
- Stanley 16,354
- Sonny 15,028
- Sean 15,006
- Scott 12,587
- Seth 9,841
- Syed 9,050
- Stephen 8,884
- Spencer 8,333
- Steven 6,970
FAQ
Suleman: questions and answers
How popular is the name Suleman in the UK right now?
In 2024, Suleman was ranked #2263 for boys in England and Wales, with 10 births registered.
When was Suleman most popular?
The peak year on record was 2004, with 33 babies registered as Suleman in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Suleman?
A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "man of peace".
How many people are called Suleman in the UK?
A total of 604 babies have been registered as Suleman across the 29 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 6 more in Scotland.
Where is Suleman most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Suleman ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #626 in 2009. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.
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.