Boy · #8,866 in 2026

Sudan

Sudan, officially the Republic of the Sudan, is a country in Northeast Africa. It borders the Central African Republic to the southwest, Chad to the west, Libya to the northwest, Egypt to the north, the Red Sea to the east, Eritrea and Ethiopia to the southeast, and South Sudan to the south.

Current Rank
#8,866
Peak Rank
#6,387 (1982)
Total Babies
10
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1982
First Year
1995
Last Year
1982
Peak Year
#6387
Peak Rank
10
Total Count
2
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Sudan

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Sudan, officially the Republic of the Sudan, is a country in Northeast Africa. It borders the Central African Republic to the southwest, Chad to the west, Libya to the northwest, Egypt to the north, the Red Sea to the east, Eritrea and Ethiopia to the southeast, and South Sudan to the south.

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Etymology
"North Sudan" redirects here. For the Kingdom of North Sudan, see Attempts to claim Bir Tawil as a sovereign state § Jeremiah Heaton . The country's name Sudan is a name given historically to the large Sahel region of West Africa to the immediate west of modern-day Sudan. Historically, Sudan referred to both the geographical region , stretching from Senegal on the Atlantic Coast to Northeast Africa and the modern Sudan. The name derives from the Arabic bilād as-sūdān ( بلاد السودان ), or "The Land of the Blacks ". The name is one of various toponyms sharing similar etymologies , in reference t
Origin & history
Main article: History of Sudan For a chronological guide, see Timeline of Sudanese history .

The Story of Sudan

Sudan first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1982, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1982, when 5 Sudans were born — ranking #6,387 that year. As of 2026, Sudan ranks #8,866 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 10 Sudans have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Sudan

Phonetically similar names — useful when Sudan is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

  • Sedan
  • Soudan
  • Sudden
  • Sadden
  • Sodden
  • Seddon
  • Sidon
  • Sadan
  • Soden
  • Sudam
  • Soutane
  • Seiden

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Sudan

What does the name Sudan mean?
Sudan, officially the Republic of the Sudan, is a country in Northeast Africa. It borders the Central African Republic to the southwest, Chad to the west, Libya to the northwest, Egypt to the north, the Red Sea to the east, Eritrea and Ethiopia to the southeast, and South Sudan to the south.
How popular is Sudan in 2026?
In 2026, Sudan ranks #8,866 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Sudan most popular?
Sudan reached its peak popularity in 1982, ranking #6,387 that year with 5 babies given the name.
Is Sudan a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Sudan is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Sudan?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Sudan include Aaronlee, Ankoor, Anre. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Sudan

Sudan is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1982 and has accumulated 10 births in the dataset. Sudan's peak popularity came in 1982 when it ranked #6,387. Use the chart and map above to compare Sudan's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.