Slim, fast-moving, or like a ship
Derived from the Arabic root 's-f-n', it traditionally refers to someone who moves quickly or is slim. It is a name with deep historical roots in Islamic tradition, often associated with early scholars and companions of the Prophet.
Less common today
Sufyan isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,247 in 2025.
A prominent leader of the Quraysh tribe and later a companion of Muhammad
An influential 8th-century Islamic scholar, jurist, and ascetic
American singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
