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UK boy's name

Suren

A masculine name of Indian origin meaning "valorous warrior" or "brave soldier".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Suren is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Suren popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4991, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2002, with 3 births.

This profile covers 12 England and Wales registrations across 4 recorded years from 2002 to 2023. 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.

The latest count is about 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 12 living people in the UK are called Suren. 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 2024 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Suren ranked #4991 for boys in England and Wales in 2023, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2002, when 3 boys were registered as Suren.
  • About 12 living people in the UK are estimated to have Suren as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#4991

2023

Births in 2023

3

Latest year

Peak year

2002

3 births

Estimated living

12

2026

Meaning

What does Suren mean?

The name Suren has its origins in the Armenian language and culture, with roots dating back to ancient times. It is derived from the Armenian root "sur," which means "strong" or "brave." The name is believed to have first emerged during the era of the ancient Kingdom of Armenia, which existed from around the 6th century BC to the 4th century AD.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Suren can be found in the 5th century Armenian epic poem "Daredevils of Sassoun," which tells the story of a legendary Armenian family and their heroic exploits. In the poem, Suren is depicted as a brave and skilled warrior, reflecting the name's connotations of strength and courage.

Throughout Armenian history, the name Suren has been borne by several notable figures. One of the most famous was Suren Pahlavuni, a prominent Armenian military commander and prince who lived in the 7th century. He played a pivotal role in defending Armenia against the invading Arab armies and is celebrated as a national hero.

Another historical figure with the name Suren was Suren Spandaryan, an influential Armenian writer and philosopher who lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He is renowned for his contributions to Armenian literature and his efforts to promote Armenian culture and identity during a turbulent period in the nation's history.

In the field of music, Suren Kruck was a celebrated Armenian composer and conductor who lived from 1874 to 1939. He was a pioneering figure in the development of Armenian classical music and is particularly renowned for his operas and orchestral works.

Moving to the realm of science, Suren Nersesyan was a prominent Armenian mathematician and logician who lived from 1926 to 2007. He made significant contributions to the field of mathematical logic and was widely recognized for his groundbreaking work in the study of non-classical logics.

While the name Suren has deep roots in Armenian culture, it has also gained popularity in other parts of the world, particularly among Armenian diaspora communities. However, its origins and historical significance remain firmly rooted in the rich cultural heritage of Armenia.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Suren over time

The chart below shows babies named Suren registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2002 to 2023. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Suren, the clearest high point is 2002. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2023, compared with 3 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Suren
01223200220122023

Decades

Suren by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Suren 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 #4991 3 1
2010s #4678 3 1
2000s #3876 6 2

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FAQ

Suren: questions and answers

How popular is the name Suren in the UK right now?

In 2023, Suren was ranked #4991 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Suren most popular?

The peak year on record was 2002, with 3 babies registered as Suren in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Suren?

A masculine name of Indian origin meaning "valorous warrior" or "brave soldier".

How many people are called Suren in the UK?

A total of 12 babies have been registered as Suren across the 4 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.