South
boy name#10695 in 2025South entered the US charts in 1927, peaked at #4210 in 1927, ranks #10695 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1927–2025
#10695
rank today
#4210
peak (1927)
6
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1920s | #4210 |
| 2020s | #10695 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named South are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
South is overwhelmingly a brand-new baby name right now — most Souths are still in diapers.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name South in 2025?
- South ranks #10695 among US boy names in 2025, with 6 babies given the name.
- When was the name South most popular?
- South peaked in 1927, reaching #4210 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name South with classmates?
- South will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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