unisex name
Soon
SOON
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 1
- Letters 4
- Births on record 48
Soon is a unisex name with 1 syllable. It is given to both girls and boys — about 90% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 1956 it was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1949, when 8 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1921.
- 1 syllable, with the stress on syllable 1.
Soon Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1920s to 1950s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 11 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 24 |
| 1950s | 13 |
How Popular Is Soon?
In 1956, Soon was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Soon
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Soon Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Soon over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Soon
- Pronunciation SOON
Sibling Names for Soon
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Soon — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Soon
How popular is the name Soon?
In 1956, Soon was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Soon a girl's or a boy's name?
Soon is used for both girls and boys. About 90% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Soon?
Soon has 1 syllable.
When was Soon most popular?
Soon peaked in 1949, when 8 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.