Boy · #9,662 in 2026

Soyer

Soyer is a surname of French and Turkish origin. It may refer to:Alexis Soyer (1810–1858), French chef Cyril Soyer, French judoka David Soyer (1923–2010), American cellist Elizabeth Emma Soyer (1813–1842), British painter Ferdi Sabit Soyer, Cypriot politician Isaac Soyer (1902–1981), American painter Julie Soyer, French football player Moses Soyer (1899–1974), American painter Raphael Soyer…

Current Rank
#9,662
Peak Rank
#9,662 (2016)
Total Babies
12
5-Yr Trend
Stable
2007
First Year
2016
Last Year
2016
Peak Year
#9662
Peak Rank
12
Total Count
2
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Soyer

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

Soyer is a surname of French and Turkish origin. It may refer to:Alexis Soyer (1810–1858), French chef Cyril Soyer, French judoka David Soyer (1923–2010), American cellist Elizabeth Emma Soyer (1813–1842), British painter Ferdi Sabit Soyer, Cypriot politician Isaac Soyer (1902–1981), American painter Julie Soyer, French football player Moses Soyer (1899–1974), American painter Raphael Soyer…

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The Story of Soyer

Soyer first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2007, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2016, when 7 Soyers were born — ranking #9,662 that year. As of 2026, Soyer ranks #9,662 for baby boys with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 12 Soyers have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Soyer

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Frequently Asked Questions about Soyer

What does the name Soyer mean?
Soyer is a surname of French and Turkish origin. It may refer to:Alexis Soyer (1810–1858), French chef Cyril Soyer, French judoka David Soyer (1923–2010), American cellist Elizabeth Emma Soyer (1813–1842), British painter Ferdi Sabit Soyer, Cypriot politician Isaac Soyer (1902–1981), American painter Julie Soyer, French football player Moses Soyer (1899–1974), American painter Raphael Soyer…
How popular is Soyer in 2026?
In 2026, Soyer ranks #9,662 among boys' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.
When was Soyer most popular?
Soyer reached its peak popularity in 2016, ranking #9,662 that year with 7 babies given the name.
Is Soyer a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Soyer is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Soyer?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Soyer include Faustin, Warwick, Tolliver. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Soyer

Soyer is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2007 and has accumulated 12 births in the dataset. Soyer's peak popularity came in 2016 when it ranked #9,662. Use the chart and map above to compare Soyer'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.