boy's name
Sosthenes
SOS-thuh-neez (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 3
- Letters 9
- Births on record 220
Sosthenes is a boy's name with 3 syllables. In 1951 it was given to 5 babies in France, ranking #895. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
- Peaked in France in 1901, when 10 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1900.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Sosthenes Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1900s to 1950s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 45 |
| 1910s | 50 |
| 1920s | 50 |
| 1930s | 45 |
| 1940s | 25 |
| 1950s | 5 |
How Popular Is Sosthenes?
In 1951, Sosthenes was given to 5 babies in France, ranking #895 that year. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Sosthenes
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Sosthenes Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Sosthenes over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Sosthenes
- English SOS-thuh-neez
Sibling Names for Sosthenes
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Sosthenes — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Sosthenes
Is Sosthenes a girl's or a boy's name?
Sosthenes is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Sosthenes?
Sosthenes has 3 syllables.
When was Sosthenes most popular?
Sosthenes peaked in 1901, when 10 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.