Sohum
Every Sohum since 1995 — 584 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Sohum
Sohum is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,172 in 2025 with 19 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1995, 584 American babies have been named Sohum. Its peak came in 2009, when 42 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Sohum stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Sohum year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 19 | #5,172 |
| 2024 | 11 | #7,683 |
| 2023 | 17 | #5,628 |
| 2022 | 19 | #5,184 |
| 2021 | 17 | #5,527 |
| 2020 | 18 | #5,199 |
| 2019 | 22 | #4,618 |
| 2018 | 14 | #6,293 |
| 2017 | 19 | #5,082 |
| 2016 | 22 | #4,598 |
| 2015 | 30 | #3,672 |
| 2014 | 16 | #5,681 |
| 2013 | 19 | #4,951 |
| 2012 | 28 | #3,788 |
| 2011 | 29 | #3,685 |
| 2010 | 35 | #3,229 |
| 2009 | 42 | #2,886 |
| 2008 | 29 | #3,727 |
| 2007 | 27 | #3,878 |
| 2006 | 33 | #3,298 |
| 2005 | 17 | #5,008 |
| 2004 | 16 | #5,210 |
| 2003 | 17 | #4,782 |
| 2002 | 16 | #4,881 |
| 2001 | 13 | #5,625 |
| 2000 | 12 | #5,859 |
| 1995 | 10 | #5,856 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Sohum in 2025?
Sohum ranked #5,172 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 19 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Sohum?
584 babies have been named Sohum in the United States since 1995, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Sohum most popular?
Sohum peaked in 2009, when 42 newborns received the name.
Is Sohum a boy or girl name?
Sohum is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Sohum rising or falling?
Sohum is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.