Boy · #6,731 in 2026

Sohum

Name: Popularity of the name Sohum in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Sohum, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#6,731

Peak Rank

#2,847 (2009)

Total Babies

590

5-Yr Trend

-20%

1995

First Year

2026

Last Year

2009

Peak Year

#2847

Peak Rank

590

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Sohum

Sohum first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1995, with 10 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2009, when 42 Sohums were born — ranking #2,847 that year. As of 2026, Sohum ranks #6,731 for baby boys with 12 births, falling sharply (-20%). In total, more than 590 Sohums have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Sohum

Phonetically similar names — useful when Sohum is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Soham
Solum
Seaholm
Solem
Satam
Soton
Salem
Serum
Saddam
Cism
Sadam
Sium

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Sohum

What does the name Sohum mean?

Sohum is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1995. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Sohum in 2026?

In 2026, Sohum ranks #6,731 among boys' names in the U.S., with 12 babies given the name that year.

When was Sohum most popular?

Sohum reached its peak popularity in 2009, ranking #2,847 that year with 42 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Sohum most popular?

Sohum has historically been most popular in New Jersey, Illinois, California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Sohum.

Is Sohum a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Sohum is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Sohum?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Sohum include Shadrach, Sebastain, Nacho. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Sohum

Sohum is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1995 and has accumulated 590 births in the dataset. Sohum's peak popularity came in 2009 when it ranked #2,847. Use the chart and map above to compare Sohum's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.