How Many People Are Named So?
Complete statistics for the name So: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
So is a very rare female name, with only 51 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 6,501,915 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 1993 with 8 births, and it's remained stable since then, favored by a generation that's now mostly aged between 30 and 60.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 36All 52 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1993Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 So Through the Generations
So, a name that's been around but never quite caught fire, has seen its peak in 1993 with 8 births. Since then, it's maintained a steady presence, with 51 individuals currently carrying the name across the United States. Interestingly, the age distribution shows a slight skew towards those aged 30 to 60, with 10% under 30 and none over 60, indicating a name that's found its niche among a particular demographic.
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing So's American roots
📄 About the Name So
How Many People Have the Name So?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 7,824 people in the United States currently share the name So. That works out to roughly 1 in every 42,363 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is So a Common or Rare Name?
So is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name So Mean?
So means "modern coinage, evokes simplicity" and comes from American origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of So in SSA data, approximately 10% are male and 90% are female.
When Was So Most Popular?
The name So reached peak popularity in 1993, with 8 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named So?
Approximately 7,824 people named So live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 7,824. That works out to roughly 1 in 42,363 Americans.
Is So a rare name?
So is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 42,363 Americans has this name.
What does the name So mean?
So means "modern coinage, evokes simplicity" and comes from American origins.
Is So more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 10% of people named So are male and 90% are female.
When was So most popular?
So peaked in 1993 with 8 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.