So
Pronunciation: [ s-OH ]
So is a girl baby name. Ranked #16,203 in the US.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
So first appeared in US Social Security records in 1979.
Over 47 babies have been named So in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, So is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #16,203 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #16,203
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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So is also used as a boy name, ranked #44105.
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About the Name So
So is a girl name .
Is So a boy or girl name? So is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #16,203 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #44,105. So is more commonly used as a girl name.
So is currently ranked #16,203 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of So include Sophia, Sofia, Sophie, Solana, Sol . 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