Sufjan Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: SOOF-yahn //suːfˈjɑːn//
Origin: Arabic; Persian
Meaning: Sufjan (Arabic) - 'the one who brings happiness'; Sufjan (Persian) - 'to be happy'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Sufjan has Arabic roots, often associated with positive attributes and happiness. In Persian culture, it carries similar connotations of joy and contentment.
The name is also linked to Sufism, a mystical Islamic belief system emphasizing inner peace and spiritual connection. Sufjan has gained recognition in contemporary culture, particularly through music and literature, reflecting a blend of these rich traditions.
Famous people named Sufjan
In this section, you will find notable people named Sufjan. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Sufjan who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
We also feature individuals named Sufjan who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.
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Sufjan Stevens — musician.
Sufjan of the House of Sufyan — historical figure.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Sufjan was first seen in the United States in 2024.
Sufjan has ranked as high as #1355 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Sufjan has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Sufjan is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Sufjan was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Sufjan
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Sufjan.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 5 |