Sufyan
Sufyan is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Fast walker, swift, or devoted.
Origin and history
Sufyan is a traditional Arabic male name historically associated with classical scholars and leaders. In the United States, it is a relatively rare choice but has seen modest growth in recent years among families seeking classical Arabic names. Its primary meaning relates to walking fast or moving swiftly.
Popularity in the United States
646 babies in the United States have been named Sufyan since 1880. It ranks #4030 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1713.
States where it is most popular
- CA (39.2 %)
- NY (26.7 %)
- TX (20 %)
- IL (5.8 %)
- PA (4.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 6 |
| 1990-2000 | 37 |
| 2000-2010 | 138 |
| 2010-2019 | 251 |
| 2020-2029 | 214 |
Famous people named Sufyan
- Sufyan Stevens: Musician, Singer
Fun facts
- Sufyan al-Thawri was a famous 8th-century Islamic scholar, jurist, and founder of a short-lived legal school.
- The root of the name in Arabic is associated with agility and walking with rapid steps.