Sostenes
boy nameSostenes entered the US charts in 1919, peaked at #2589 in 1929, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1919–2025
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rank today
#2589
peak (1929)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #4168 |
| 1920s | #3274 |
| 1930s | #3303 |
| 1940s | #2883 |
| 1950s | #3544 |
| 1960s | #3305 |
| 1980s | #6115 |
| 1990s | #8854 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Sostenes are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Sostenes alive today was born around 1944, making them about 81 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Sostenes in 2025?
- Sostenes is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Sostenes most popular?
- Sostenes peaked in 1929, reaching #2589 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Sostenes with classmates?
- Sostenes will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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