Socrates Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationSAW-kruh-teez / /ˈsɒkrəˌtiːz/Greek
Meaning
powerful; whole
Historical & Cultural Background
Socrates was a classical Greek philosopher credited as one of the founders of Western philosophy. He is best known for his contributions to ethics and epistemology, and for his method of inquiry known as the Socratic method. His teachings were recorded by his students, most notably Plato, and he remains a significant figure in the history of philosophy.
Trend Summary
The name Socrates is not commonly used in modern times and does not appear in recent popularity trends.
Similar Names
Variants
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International Variants
- Socrate (French)
- Socrates (Spanish)
- Socrates (Portuguese)
Famous people named Socrates
Socrates was a classical Greek philosopher known for his contributions to ethics and epistemology.
Socrates is often recognized for his method of questioning that laid the groundwork for Western systems of logic and philosophy.
Fictional characters named Socrates
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Socrates was first seen in the United States in 1914. Socrates has ranked as high as #879 nationally, which occurred in 1922, and has been most popular in New York, California, and Massachusetts. In the past 5 years the name Socrates has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Socrates (2000)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1914 | 5 |
| 1915 | 7 |
| 1916 | 5 |
| 1917 | 9 |
| 1918 | 7 |
| 1919 | 8 |
| 1920 | 6 |
| 1921 | 10 |
| 1922 | 17 |
| 1923 | 12 |
| 1924 | 10 |
| 1925 | 11 |
| 1926 | 11 |
| 1927 | 10 |
| 1928 | 9 |
| 1929 | 14 |
| 1930 | 14 |
| 1931 | 15 |
| 1932 | 5 |
| 1933 | 6 |
| 1934 | 5 |
| 1935 | 12 |
| 1936 | 6 |
| 1940 | 6 |
| 1957 | 7 |
| 1962 | 6 |
| 1963 | 8 |
| 1964 | 6 |
| 1965 | 9 |
| 1968 | 9 |
| 1969 | 6 |
| 1970 | 7 |
| 1971 | 8 |
| 1972 | 11 |
| 1973 | 5 |
| 1974 | 6 |
| 1975 | 9 |
| 1976 | 6 |
| 1977 | 7 |
| 1978 | 8 |
| 1979 | 7 |
| 1980 | 6 |
| 1981 | 8 |
| 1982 | 14 |
| 1983 | 11 |
| 1984 | 6 |
| 1985 | 11 |
| 1986 | 8 |
| 1987 | 10 |
| 1988 | 11 |
| 1989 | 9 |
| 1990 | 13 |
| 1991 | 10 |
| 1992 | 12 |
| 1993 | 9 |
| 1994 | 11 |
| 1995 | 11 |
| 1996 | 8 |
| 1997 | 10 |
| 1998 | 14 |
| 1999 | 15 |
| 2000 | 12 |
| 2001 | 12 |
| 2002 | 9 |
| 2004 | 12 |
| 2005 | 9 |
| 2006 | 7 |
| 2007 | 8 |
| 2008 | 11 |
| 2009 | 11 |
| 2010 | 6 |
| 2011 | 7 |
| 2012 | 8 |
| 2013 | 7 |
| 2014 | 10 |
| 2015 | 7 |
| 2018 | 8 |
| 2019 | 5 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2021 | 8 |
| 2022 | 11 |