So
Pronunciation: [ s-OH ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Start comparing →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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"peaceful strength"
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Arabic origin
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Hebrew/Aramaic origin
"name of God"
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English modern coinage origin
"playful, delightful"
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Hindi via English origin
"spiced relish"
#16,072 in US
Anglo-Norman/French origin
"from Arcy; of the south"
#16,206 in US
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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
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