Sultan is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #615 in 2022 with 59 recorded births. This places Sultan in the top 10% of ranked UK boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Uncommon. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 117 births ranking #360. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 490.0%. In 2022, approximately 1 in every 4,820 boys born was named Sultan. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
Sultan is a strong Arabic name tied to authority and rulership. It feels direct, dignified, and historically weighty.
The word has long been used as a title in Islamic history, and its use as a personal name draws on that same sense of status and power. It is clear in meaning but more title-based than many older personal names.