Southern

Q: How popular is the name Southern?

Southern is ranked #10029 in popularity for girl names.

Pronunciation: [ s-UHTH-ern ]

Girl Name #10,029 Most Popular Hidden Gem 8 Letters

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Southern is a girl name, recorded for 11 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced s-UHTH-ern.

Parents who love the name Southern often also consider Jaycelyn, Rameen, Shaquise .

Popularity Over Time

#10,029

Current Rank

Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #10,029
Total SSA Count: 11

Nicknames

Sou Soy Souie Soutie

Middle Name Ideas

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Also a Boy Name

Southern is also used as a boy name, ranked #10069.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Southern

Is Southern a boy or girl name?

Southern is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #10029. As a boy name, it is ranked #10069. Southern is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Southern?

Southern is pronounced s-UHTH-ern.

How popular is the name Southern?

Southern is currently ranked #10029 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Southern?

Common nicknames for Southern include Sou, Soy, Souie, and Soutie.

Is Southern a common or rare name?

Southern is an uncommon name, ranked #10029 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Southern

Southern is a girl name .

Is Southern a boy or girl name? Southern is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #10,029 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #10,069. Southern is more commonly used as a girl name.

Southern is currently ranked #10,029 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Southern include Sou, Soy, Souie, and Soutie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.