Boy · #5,165 in 2026

Sopheak

Sopheak Phouk is a Cambodian sprinter who competed at the 2004 Summer Olympics, recording a time of 11.56 in the 100 meter dash, placing him 8th in the first heat.

Current Rank
#5,165
Peak Rank
#3,401 (1985)
Total Babies
38
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1985
First Year
1989
Last Year
1985
Peak Year
#3401
Peak Rank
38
Total Count
4
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Sopheak

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Sopheak Phouk is a Cambodian sprinter who competed at the 2004 Summer Olympics, recording a time of 11.56 in the 100 meter dash, placing him 8th in the first heat.

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The Story of Sopheak

Sopheak first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1985, with 13 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1985, when 13 Sopheaks were born — ranking #3,401 that year. As of 2026, Sopheak ranks #5,165 for baby boys with 9 births, with steady use. In total, more than 38 Sopheaks have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Sopheak

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Sopheak

What does the name Sopheak mean?
Sopheak Phouk is a Cambodian sprinter who competed at the 2004 Summer Olympics, recording a time of 11.56 in the 100 meter dash, placing him 8th in the first heat.
How popular is Sopheak in 2026?
In 2026, Sopheak ranks #5,165 among boys' names in the U.S., with 9 babies given the name that year.
When was Sopheak most popular?
Sopheak reached its peak popularity in 1985, ranking #3,401 that year with 13 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Sopheak most popular?
Sopheak has historically been most popular in California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Sopheak.
Is Sopheak a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Sopheak is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Sopheak?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Sopheak include Wlliam, Durelle, Silvia. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Sopheak

Sopheak is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1985 and has accumulated 38 births in the dataset. Sopheak's peak popularity came in 1985 when it ranked #3,401. Use the chart and map above to compare Sopheak'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.