Total births
13
Unisex name · since 1987
Sokhom
Since 1987, U.S. Social Security records show 13 babies named Sokhom, peaking in 1987. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 13
- total births
- 1987–1988
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 100%
- born in that decade
Sokhom is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 13 have been recorded since 1987.
Social Security Administration records show Sokhom recorded 13 times among boys since 1987, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1980s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1987 to 1988.
- 13 total births
- 1987–1988 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 100% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
13 boys have been named Sokhom since 1987, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 1988.
- 13
- total births
- 1987–1988
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 100%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
100% of everyone ever named Sokhom was born in this single decade.
1987
Single peak year
7 babies were named Sokhom in 1987 - its busiest year on record.
Sokhom's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Sokhom's SSA record in two at 1988 and the more recent half accounts for 46% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 54%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1988, with only 6 births recorded -- set against the 1987 peak of 7, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Sokhom at a glance
Last recorded 1988Peak year
1987
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1987
Sokhom popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1987–1988
- Peak year (1987)
- 7
- Annual births at peak, across 2 years of records
Sokhom popularity over time - girls
12 total births recorded since 1985 (Sokhom as girls' name)
Sokhom by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Sokhom's strongest decade.
13 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 100% of all-time use.
Sokhom births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s
1980s
13 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 13 births (100% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Sokhom? ▼
13 babies have been named Sokhom since 1987. It was last recorded in 1988. The peak year was 1987 with 7 births.
When was Sokhom most popular? ▼
Sokhom was most popular in the 1980s decade with 13 total births. The single peak year was 1987.
Is Sokhom a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Sokhom is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 13 births, and as a girl's name it has 12 births.
How long has the name Sokhom been used? ▼
Records for Sokhom go back to 1987, giving 2 years of history through 1988.
What names are similar to Sokhom? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Sok, Sokha, Sokol. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1987–1988 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Sokhom: Baby Name Since 1987 - 13 Births, Peak 1987." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/sokhom. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Sokhom draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.