How Many People Are Named Sohum?

Complete statistics for the name Sohum: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Sohum
Very Rare
Sanskrit

Sohum means 'praise' in Sanskrit, making it a name rich in positive connotations. Only 559 people in the US today share this name, equating to just 1 in 590,711 Americans. The majority, 96%, are under 30, highlighting its status as a genuinely modern name.

~559
Living in US
1 in 590,711
Americans
2009
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Praise
🌐
Origin
Sanskrit
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 22
Personality Traits
Positive Inspiring Energetic
22
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 22 are often seen as visionaries and leaders, destined to make significant contributions to society.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

665
Worldwide Bearers
#915,176
Global Rank
🇮🇳 India
42
🇺🇸 United States
559
🇨🇦 Canada
9
🇮🇩 Indonesia
8
🇶🇦 Qatar
5
🇬🇧 England
4
🇿🇦 South Africa
4
🇦🇺 Australia
3
🇹🇭 Thailand
3
🇧🇪 Belgium
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
559 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 15
545
Would be under 30 (96%)
20
Would be 30–60 (4%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 565 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: 2009

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
81
Classic Feel
17
Modern Appeal
100
International
39

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Sohum Through the Generations

Sohum saw its peak popularity in 2009 with 42 births, but since then, its usage has been declining. Today, most people named Sohum are under 30, with only a handful reaching middle age. This trend suggests that Sohum is a name embraced by younger parents, likely due to its unique sound and positive meaning.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 86
New Jersey 21
Texas 11
Illinois 5

✨ Similar Names to Sohum

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Sohum's Sanskrit roots

📄 About the Name Sohum

How Many People Have the Name Sohum?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 559 people in the United States currently share the name Sohum. That works out to roughly 1 in every 590,711 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Sohum a Common or Rare Name?

Sohum is classified as Very 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 Sohum Mean?

Sohum means "praise" and comes from Sanskrit origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 22.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Sohum in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Sohum Most Popular?

The name Sohum reached peak popularity in 2009, with 42 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

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 Sohum?

Approximately 559 people named Sohum live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 565. That works out to roughly 1 in 590,711 Americans.

Is Sohum a rare name?

Sohum is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 590,711 Americans has this name.

What does the name Sohum mean?

Sohum means "praise" and comes from Sanskrit origins.

Is Sohum more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Sohum are male and 0% are female.

When was Sohum most popular?

Sohum peaked in 2009 with 42 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US559
All-Time Births565
1 in X1 in 590,711
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age15
Peak Year2009
World Rank#915,176
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.