Unisex · #8,435 in 2026

Sok

Current Rank
#8,435
Peak Rank
#4,051 (1985)
Total Babies
28
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #7,469 (8 total)
👦 Boy peak #4,051 (28 total)
👦As Boy Name
1982
First Year
1992
Last Year
1985
Peak Year
#4051
Peak Rank
28
Total Count
4
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
1982
First Year
1982
Last Year
1982
Peak Year
#7469
Peak Rank
8
Total Count
1
Years Active

The Story of Sok

As a girl name

Sok first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1982, with 8 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1982, when 8 Soks were born — ranking #7,469 that year. As of 2026, Sok ranks #7,469 for girls with 8 births, with steady use. In total, more than 8 Soks have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Sok first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1982, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1985, when 10 Soks were born — ranking #4,051 that year. As of 2026, Sok ranks #8,435 for boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 28 Soks have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Sok

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

  • Sock
  • Soc
  • Soch
  • Socke
  • Socc
  • Saak
  • Salk
  • Sauk
  • Sack
  • Sake
  • Sec
  • Psych

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Sok

What does the name Sok mean?
Sok is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1982. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Sok in 2026?
In 2026, Sok ranks #8,435 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Sok most popular?
Sok reached its peak popularity in 1985, ranking #4,051 that year with 10 babies given the name.
Is Sok a unisex name?
Yes — Sok is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 22% of Soks assigned female and 78% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Sok?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Sok include Durel, Robertlee, Franisco. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Sok

Sok is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1982 and has accumulated 28 births in the dataset. Sok's peak popularity came in 1985 when it ranked #4,051. Use the chart and map above to compare Sok'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.