Boy nameNot in the current top chartsRising
Socrates
//ˈsɑkɹəˌtiz//
3 syllablesPeak year: 19228 lettersStarts with S
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Socrates's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Socrates's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Socrates |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Socrates through the decades
- Socrates peaked in 1922, when 17 babies were named Socrates in the US.
- The 1990s were Socrates's strongest decade, averaging 11 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2011–2022), use of Socrates has fallen 22% compared to the 10 years before that.