Girl · #15,082 in 2026

Sweden

Name: Popularity of the name Sweden in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Sweden, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#15,082

Peak Rank

#9,339 (2017)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2005

First Year

2020

Last Year

2017

Peak Year

#9339

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Sweden

Sweden first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 2005, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2017, when 11 Swedens were born — ranking #9,339 that year. As of 2026, Sweden ranks #15,082 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 73 Swedens have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Where is Sweden most common?

Predicted country distribution based on naming patterns globally.

Sweden
94%
MA
2%
Thailand
1%
New Zealand
1%
Pakistan
1%

Source: Nationalize.io . Probabilities are global naming-pattern estimates, not strict counts.

Names that sound like Sweden

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

Sweeden
Sweeten
Swidden
Sweda
Sweeting
Sudden
Sadden
Sodden
Snowden
Sweetener
Sweetened
Swindon

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Sweden

What does the name Sweden mean?

Sweden is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2005. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Sweden in 2026?

In 2026, Sweden ranks #15,082 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Sweden most popular?

Sweden reached its peak popularity in 2017, ranking #9,339 that year with 11 babies given the name.

Is Sweden a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Sweden is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Sweden?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Sweden include Roen, Aristea, Gentri. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Sweden

Sweden is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2005 and has accumulated 73 births in the dataset. Sweden's peak popularity came in 2017 when it ranked #9,339. Use the chart and map above to compare Sweden'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.