Soul
Every Soul since 2000 — 783 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Soul
Soul is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,358 in 2025 with 59 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2000, 783 American babies have been named Soul — about 59% boys and 41% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2024, when 108 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Soul stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Soul year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 37 | #3,967 | 59 | #2,358 |
| 2024 | 47 | #3,386 | 61 | #2,340 |
| 2023 | 49 | #3,320 | 45 | #2,840 |
| 2022 | 41 | #3,757 | 62 | #2,318 |
| 2021 | 51 | #3,204 | 49 | #2,644 |
| 2020 | 24 | #5,295 | 30 | #3,641 |
| 2019 | 11 | #9,664 | 24 | #4,317 |
| 2018 | 12 | #9,088 | 18 | #5,285 |
| 2017 | 10 | #10,604 | 7 | #10,609 |
| 2016 | 9 | #11,673 | 10 | #8,081 |
| 2015 | 9 | #11,722 | 9 | #8,639 |
| 2014 | 9 | #11,835 | 12 | #6,994 |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | 12 | #6,975 |
| 2011 | — | — | 11 | #7,432 |
| 2010 | — | — | 10 | #8,048 |
| 2009 | 6 | #17,029 | — | — |
| 2008 | — | — | 7 | #10,878 |
| 2007 | — | — | 9 | #8,823 |
| 2006 | — | — | — | — |
| 2005 | — | — | 6 | #11,273 |
| 2004 | — | — | — | — |
| 2003 | — | — | 9 | #7,742 |
| 2002 | 7 | #13,438 | 5 | #12,241 |
| 2001 | — | — | — | — |
| 2000 | — | — | 6 | #10,179 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Soul in 2025?
Soul ranked #2,358 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 59 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Soul?
783 babies have been named Soul in the United States since 2000, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Soul most popular?
Soul peaked in 2024, when 108 newborns received the name.
Is Soul a boy or girl name?
Soul is used for both: about 41% of babies named Soul have been girls and 59% boys.
Is the name Soul rising or falling?
Soul is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.