Seoul
Pronunciation: [ s-OHL ]
Seoul is a boy baby name. Ranked #9,499 in the US, popular nicknames include Seo, Sey, and Seoie.
A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
Seoul first appeared in US Social Security records in 2024.
Over 9 babies have been named Seoul in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Seoul is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #9,499 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #9,499
- Total SSA Count
- 9
Nicknames
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Seoul is also used as a girl name, ranked #39845.
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About the Name Seoul
Seoul is a boy name .
Is Seoul a boy or girl name? Seoul is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #9,499 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #39,845. Seoul is more commonly used as a boy name.
Seoul is currently ranked #9,499 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Seoul include Seo, Sey, and Seoie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis