Suren
A masculine name of Indian origin meaning "valorous warrior" or "brave soldier".
Name Census estimates that about 167 living Americans carry the first name Suren. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Suren today is around 13 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Suren births was 2010 (11 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Suren. 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.
People living today
167
~ 1 in 2,052,421 Americans
Peak year
2010
11 babies that year
Average age
13
years old
2024 SSA rank
#8,858
Tracked since 1913
Popularity
Suren: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Suren from the 1910s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 77 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Suren remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Suren 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 Suren during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Surens live
Origin
Meaning and history of Suren
The name Suren has its origins in the Armenian language and culture, with roots dating back to ancient times. It is derived from the Armenian root "sur," which means "strong" or "brave." The name is believed to have first emerged during the era of the ancient Kingdom of Armenia, which existed from around the 6th century BC to the 4th century AD.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Suren can be found in the 5th century Armenian epic poem "Daredevils of Sassoun," which tells the story of a legendary Armenian family and their heroic exploits. In the poem, Suren is depicted as a brave and skilled warrior, reflecting the name's connotations of strength and courage.
Throughout Armenian history, the name Suren has been borne by several notable figures. One of the most famous was Suren Pahlavuni, a prominent Armenian military commander and prince who lived in the 7th century. He played a pivotal role in defending Armenia against the invading Arab armies and is celebrated as a national hero.
Another historical figure with the name Suren was Suren Spandaryan, an influential Armenian writer and philosopher who lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He is renowned for his contributions to Armenian literature and his efforts to promote Armenian culture and identity during a turbulent period in the nation's history.
In the field of music, Suren Kruck was a celebrated Armenian composer and conductor who lived from 1874 to 1939. He was a pioneering figure in the development of Armenian classical music and is particularly renowned for his operas and orchestral works.
Moving to the realm of science, Suren Nersesyan was a prominent Armenian mathematician and logician who lived from 1926 to 2007. He made significant contributions to the field of mathematical logic and was widely recognized for his groundbreaking work in the study of non-classical logics.
While the name Suren has deep roots in Armenian culture, it has also gained popularity in other parts of the world, particularly among Armenian diaspora communities. However, its origins and historical significance remain firmly rooted in the rich cultural heritage of Armenia.
People
Suren + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with S
Other first names starting with S with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Suren: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Suren?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 167 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Suren 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 2,052,421 US residents.
Is Suren a common name?
We classify Suren as "Very Rare". It ranks above 71.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 173 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Suren most popular?
The single biggest year for Suren was 2010, when 11 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Suren is about 13 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Suren a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Suren 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.
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.