Sophan
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Sophan first appeared in US Social Security records in 1985.
Over 8 babies have been named Sophan in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Sophan is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #11,402 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #11,402
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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About the Name Sophan
Sophan is a boy name .
Sophan is currently ranked #11,402 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Sophan include Sop, Soph, Sophy, Sophie, Soy, Soie, and Sopkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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