How popular is the name Son in 2025?

Son is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.

When was the name Son most popular?

Son peaked in 1901, reaching #487 among US boy names.

Son will almost certainly be the only one in school.

boy name

Son entered the US charts in 1884, peaked at #487 in 1901, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#487

peak (1901)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

About 600 people named Son are estimated to be alive in the US today.

The typical Son alive today was born around 1981, making them about 44 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Son in 2025?: Son is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
When was the name Son most popular?: Son peaked in 1901, reaching #487 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Son with classmates?: Son will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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