The name reached its all-time peak in 2001 with 8 births ranking #2023. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
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.