Holding steady.
Popularity of Sou since 1981
Babies named Sou per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 56 |
| 1990s | 57 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Sou is a very rare name in the United States, first recorded in 1981. Its popularity peaked the following year in 1982, after which it has maintained a stable but minimal presence in birth records. With no data for 1-in-N ratio or consistent rank, the name has never approached widespread usage. Its top-ranked states are not available due to low frequency. Although the etymology is uncertain, Sou may be a playful spelling of Sue or a shortened form of a longer name, fitting a pattern of modern, minimalist coinages.
Sou appears to be a modern coinage, likely a respelling of Sue or a nickname derived from longer names. Its usage in the United States has been minimal, with occasional records since the early 1980s. The name has not established a clear etymological origin.
Sibling names for Sou
Names that share Sou's style, for a brother or sister.
