South Boy

Popularity: · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

Pronunciationsouth / /saʊθ/

English; Old English

Meaning

Direction; southern region

Historical & Cultural Background

The name South is derived from the Old English word 'sūþ', which means 'south'. It is primarily used as a directional term and has been adopted as a given name in modern contexts. The use of geographic names as personal names has become more common in recent years, reflecting a trend towards unique and nature-inspired names.

Trend Summary

The name South is relatively uncommon but reflects a growing trend towards unique and nature-inspired names.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name South was first seen in the United States in 1927. South has ranked as high as #884 nationally, which occurred in 1927, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name South has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19275