Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Sullivan.
National Rank (2025)
#314
All-Time Peak Rank
#314 (2025)
Total U.S. Births
15,635
Unisex Distribution91.6% Boy / 8.4% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Sullivan Vibe: This choice is considered a Rising Star. A high-velocity modern choice demonstrating rapid, sustained growth in recent registries.
📖 The Story Behind Sullivan
According to SSA data, Sullivan achieved its highest historical rank of #314 in 2025. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2025 with 1,083 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 62.4%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 44 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Sullivan scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Rising
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+62.4% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record1,083Births in 2025
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
44Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:30
1890s:63
1900s:10
1910s:122
1920s:141
1930s:110
1940s:114
1950s:129
1960s:85
1970s:86
1980s:83
1990s:535
2000s:2,135
2010s:6,428
2020s:5,564
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesSul-li-van
Letter Count8 Letters
Spelling ComplexityComplex
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 79.0% of SSA names. Starts with S, a letter used by only 7.9% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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