Boy · #9,265 in 2026

Sostenes

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

Current Rank

#9,265

Peak Rank

#2,589 (1929)

Total Babies

122

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1919

First Year

1997

Last Year

1929

Peak Year

#2589

Peak Rank

122

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Sostenes

Sostenes first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1919, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1929, when 10 Sosteness were born — ranking #2,589 that year. As of 2026, Sostenes ranks #9,265 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 122 Sosteness have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

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101-500

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Names that sound like Sostenes

Phonetically similar names — useful when Sostenes 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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Scenes
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Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Sostenes

What does the name Sostenes mean?

Sostenes is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1919. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Sostenes in 2026?

In 2026, Sostenes ranks #9,265 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Sostenes most popular?

Sostenes reached its peak popularity in 1929, ranking #2,589 that year with 10 babies given the name.

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

Sostenes has historically been most popular in Texas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Sostenes.

Is Sostenes a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Sostenes?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Sostenes include Ambers, Lottie, Marguerite. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Sostenes

Sostenes is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1919 and has accumulated 122 births in the dataset. Sostenes's peak popularity came in 1929 when it ranked #2,589. Use the chart and map above to compare Sostenes'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.