Sultan is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #1426 in 2023 with 128 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 161 births ranking #1243. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 433.3%. In 2023, approximately 1 in every 13,348 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.