How Many People Are Named Som?

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

Som
Very Rare
American

Som is a very rare male name, with only 28 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 11,652,888 Americans. That's pretty unique! With most Soms under 30, it's definitely a name for the younger generation.

~2,147
Living in US
1 in 154,378
Americans
1981
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Modern coinage, evokes uniqueness
🌐
Origin
American
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 11
Personality Traits
Unique Confident Innovative
11
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 11 are often seen as highly intuitive and sensitive individuals.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

190,248
Worldwide Bearers
#5,510
Global Rank
🇮🇳 India
101,617
🇹🇭 Thailand
48,183
🇱🇦 Laos
22,520
🇲🇾 Malaysia
6,173
🇰🇭 Cambodia
2,706
🇧🇹 Bhutan
1,933
🇻🇳 Vietnam
1,377
🇺🇸 United States
1,030
🇨🇮 Ivory Coast
994
🇹🇼 Taiwan
673

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
28 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 19
22
Would be under 30 (76%)
7
Would be 30–60 (24%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 29 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: 1981

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
33
Classic Feel
31
Modern Appeal
89
International
100

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

📜 Som Through the Generations

Som has been a name that's seen steady usage since its peak in 1981 when there were 7 births. Today, the average age of someone named Som is 19, with a significant majority, 22 out of 29, under 30 years old. This makes it a genuinely modern name, with a strong presence among the younger crowd.

✨ Similar Names to Som

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Som's American roots

📄 About the Name Som

How Many People Have the Name Som?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,147 people in the United States currently share the name Som. That works out to roughly 1 in every 154,378 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Som a Common or Rare Name?

Som 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 Som Mean?

Som means "modern coinage, evokes uniqueness" and comes from American origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Som Most Popular?

The name Som reached peak popularity in 1981, with 7 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 Som?

Approximately 2,147 people named Som live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,147. That works out to roughly 1 in 154,378 Americans.

Is Som a rare name?

Som is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 154,378 Americans has this name.

What does the name Som mean?

Som means "modern coinage, evokes uniqueness" and comes from American origins.

Is Som more male or female?

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

When was Som most popular?

Som peaked in 1981 with 7 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.

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 US2,147
All-Time Births2,147
1 in X1 in 154,378
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age19
Peak Year1981
World Rank#5,510
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.