Surem
A name derived from the Sanskrit word "suresh" meaning divine or celestial.
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Surem. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Surem today is around 3 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Surem births was 2023 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Surem. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Surem. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
2023
6 babies that year
Average age
3
years old
2023 SSA rank
#12,053
Tracked since 2023
Popularity
Surem: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Surem by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Surem during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Surem
The name Surem is believed to have originated in ancient Persia, with its earliest known usage dating back to the Achaemenid Empire, which ruled from around 550 BC to 330 BC. The name is thought to be derived from the Persian word "sur," meaning "red" or "crimson," and the suffix "-em," which was commonly used in Persian names of that era.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Surem can be found in the Behistun Inscription, a trilingual inscription carved into a rockface in modern-day Iran. This inscription, created by the Achaemenid king Darius the Great in 520 BC, mentions a person named Surem who served as a military commander during the king's reign.
In ancient Persian texts, the name Surem is often associated with bravery, strength, and loyalty. It was a popular name among the Persian nobility and military class, as it evoked qualities that were highly valued in that society.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Surem. One of the most famous was Surem ibn Ali (1025-1092), a renowned Persian poet and philosopher who lived during the Seljuk Empire. His works, which explored themes of love, spirituality, and the human condition, were widely celebrated in his time and continue to be studied by scholars today.
Another notable figure was Surem al-Din (1166-1233), a Persian mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the field of trigonometry. His works, including the treatise "Al-Jaami' fi al-Hisab" (The Comprehensive Book on Arithmetic), were widely influential and helped shape the development of mathematics in the Islamic world.
In the realm of politics, Surem Khan (1470-1528) was a prominent figure in the Mughal Empire. He served as the governor of several provinces and played a crucial role in the expansion of the empire under the reign of Babur.
During the medieval period, the name Surem also found its way into European noble circles. One notable example is Surem de Lusignan (1180-1243), a French nobleman who participated in the Fifth Crusade and later became the ruler of the Kingdom of Cyprus.
Another figure who bore the name Surem was the Italian painter Surem Caravaggio (1571-1610), whose works, known for their dramatic use of light and shadow, had a profound influence on the Baroque art movement.
People
Surem + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Surem as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with S
Other first names starting with S with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Surem: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Surem?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Surem going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Surem a common name?
We classify Surem as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Surem most popular?
The single biggest year for Surem was 2023, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Surem is about 3 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Surem in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Surem a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Surem in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Surem still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Surem in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Surem can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are named Surem?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.