Socrates
Pronunciation: [ s-AHKR-uht-eez ]
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Socrates first appeared in US Social Security records in 1957.
Over 505 babies have been named Socrates in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Socrates is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #7,764 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #7,764
- Total SSA Count
- 11
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About the Name Socrates
Socrates is a boy name .
Socrates is currently ranked #7,764 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Socrates include Soc, Socr, Socry, Socrie, Socra, Socray, Socraie, Tes, Tesy, Tesie, Soy, and Soie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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