Son Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationSawn / /sɒn/English; Scandinavian
Meaning
English: child; Scandinavian: son
Historical & Cultural Background
The name 'Son' is derived from the Old English word for 'son' or 'child'. It has been used in various cultures as a term of endearment or familial connection. In Scandinavian cultures, it is often used as a suffix in surnames to denote lineage, indicating 'son of'. The name reflects a universal theme of family and heritage.
Trend Summary
The name 'Son' has not been widely used as a standalone name in the United States.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Son was first seen in the United States in 1884. Son has ranked as high as #1108 nationally, which occurred in 1982, and has been most popular in California, Georgia, Tennessee, Mississippi, and Alabama. In the past 5 years the name Son has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Son (1999)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1884 | 8 |
| 1888 | 10 |
| 1889 | 8 |
| 1890 | 5 |
| 1891 | 9 |
| 1893 | 10 |
| 1894 | 16 |
| 1895 | 11 |
| 1896 | 8 |
| 1897 | 15 |
| 1898 | 9 |
| 1899 | 9 |
| 1900 | 22 |
| 1901 | 16 |
| 1902 | 13 |
| 1903 | 13 |
| 1904 | 12 |
| 1905 | 9 |
| 1906 | 8 |
| 1907 | 5 |
| 1908 | 6 |
| 1909 | 15 |
| 1910 | 15 |
| 1911 | 14 |
| 1912 | 14 |
| 1913 | 12 |
| 1914 | 10 |
| 1915 | 14 |
| 1916 | 18 |
| 1917 | 13 |
| 1918 | 9 |
| 1919 | 19 |
| 1920 | 8 |
| 1921 | 8 |
| 1922 | 10 |
| 1923 | 5 |
| 1924 | 6 |
| 1925 | 6 |
| 1926 | 9 |
| 1927 | 6 |
| 1928 | 6 |
| 1937 | 5 |
| 1941 | 5 |
| 1975 | 6 |
| 1976 | 13 |
| 1977 | 9 |
| 1978 | 18 |
| 1979 | 19 |
| 1980 | 36 |
| 1981 | 30 |
| 1982 | 41 |
| 1983 | 35 |
| 1984 | 26 |
| 1985 | 33 |
| 1986 | 31 |
| 1987 | 21 |
| 1988 | 22 |
| 1989 | 13 |
| 1990 | 18 |
| 1991 | 25 |
| 1992 | 14 |
| 1993 | 16 |
| 1994 | 22 |
| 1995 | 22 |
| 1996 | 11 |
| 1997 | 6 |
| 1998 | 12 |
| 1999 | 12 |
| 2000 | 7 |
| 2001 | 7 |
| 2002 | 6 |
| 2003 | 10 |
| 2004 | 6 |
| 2005 | 9 |
| 2006 | 7 |
| 2007 | 7 |
| 2008 | 8 |
| 2009 | 6 |
| 2013 | 5 |
| 2015 | 5 |
| 2017 | 6 |
| 2018 | 7 |
| 2019 | 5 |