boy's name
Sulo
SOO-loh (Finnish)
- Origin Finnish
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 4
- Births on record 220
Sulo is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 1927 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Sulo is a name of Finnish origin.
- Peaked in 1918, when 30 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1911.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Sulo Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1920s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 151 |
| 1920s | 69 |
How Popular Is Sulo?
In 1927, Sulo was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Sulo
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Sulo Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Sulo over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Sulo
- Finnish SOO-loh
Sibling Names for Sulo
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Sulo — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Sulo
How popular is the name Sulo?
In 1927, Sulo was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Sulo a girl's or a boy's name?
Sulo is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Sulo?
Sulo has 2 syllables.
When was Sulo most popular?
Sulo peaked in 1918, when 30 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.