So
Pronunciation: [ s-OH ]
So is a boy baby name. Ranked #44,105 in the US.
A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
So first appeared in US Social Security records in 2017.
Over 5 babies have been named So in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, So is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #44,105 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #44,105
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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So is also used as a girl name, ranked #16203.
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About the Name So
So is a boy name .
Is So a boy or girl name? So is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #44,105 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #16,203. So is more commonly used as a girl name.
So is currently ranked #44,105 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of So include Sonny, Solomon, Soren, Sol, Sora . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis