Suhan
Primarily a boy's name of Turkish origin with 122 recorded births. Also given to 15 girls.
Meaning & Origin
a surname transferred from the place name
Suhan is a boy's and girl's baby name of Turkish origin, derived from the Turkish and Persian word meaning 'sovereign' or 'sultan' — from the Arabic sultan (power, authority). The name carries the regal dignity of Ottoman imperial tradition.
Suhan is used in Turkey and among Turkish diaspora communities. It has a clean, two-syllable sound that carries considerable authority — a name built on the concept of sovereign power, shortened to a form that feels both modern and dignified.
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Suhan first shows up in U.S. Social Security records in 2007. A twenty-first-century entry, Suhan belongs to the newest generation of American names — often coined, blended, or borrowed from international sources.
Its Turkish classification suggests a path from turkish linguistic traditions into American usage, though the specific route — whether through immigration, literature, or cultural exchange — would require deeper historical research.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Suhan has 16+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2007.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 31 | #10298 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 68 | #10334 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 23 | #10424 | — |
The Story of Suhan
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2009, Suhan is a name that defines a generation. Boys named Suhan are most likely born between 2007 and 2019.
How rare is Suhan?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Suhan is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2007, peaked in the 2010s with 68 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Suhan by the numbers
- Would fill 3 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(16 years, 2007–2023)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 8 | #9618 |
| 2022 | 10 | #8210 |
| 2021 | 8 | #9577 |
| 2020 | 5 | #13787 |
| 2019 | 9 | #8785 |
| 2018 | 9 | #8733 |
| 2017 | 8 | #9571 |
| 2016 | 8 | #9557 |
| 2015 | 10 | #7963 |
| 2014 | 6 | #11921 |
| 2013 | 5 | #13800 |
| 2011 | 6 | #12073 |
| 2010 | 7 | #10604 |
| 2009 | 10 | #8223 |
| 2008 | 7 | #10889 |
| 2007 | 6 | #12161 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Suhan as a Girl's Name
Though more common for boys, Suhan has a notable history as a girl's name too, with 15 births since 2022.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2007–2023