Total births
62
Boys' name · since 1984
Somnang
62 babies named Somnang in U.S. Social Security records since 1984, with the highest year being 1986. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 62
- total births
- 1984–1997
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 73%
- born in that decade
Somnang sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 62 recorded since 1984.
Social Security Administration records show Somnang recorded 62 times among boys since 1984, 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 1984 to 1997.
- 62 total births
- 1984–1997 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 73% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
62 boys have been named Somnang since 1984, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 1997.
- 62
- total births
- 1984–1997
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 73%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
73% of everyone ever named Somnang was born in this single decade.
1986
Single peak year
13 babies were named Somnang in 1986 - its busiest year on record.
Somnang's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Somnang splits its recorded history at 1988: 47% of all births land in the more recent half, 53% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1984 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1986 peak of 13 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Somnang at a glance
Last recorded 1997Peak year
1986
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1984
Somnang popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1984–1997
- Peak year (1986)
- 13
- Annual births at peak, across 14 years of records
Somnang by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Somnang's strongest decade.
45 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 73% of all-time use.
Somnang births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s
1980s
45 births
- 1990s 17
1990s
17 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 45 births (73% of all-time use).
Somnang by state
Where Somnang concentrates geographically, total births since 1984
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 6 | 9.7% |
California share of Somnang's total US births 9.7%
6 of 62 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Somnang? ▼
62 babies have been named Somnang since 1984. It was last recorded in 1997. The peak year was 1986 with 13 births.
When was Somnang most popular? ▼
Somnang was most popular in the 1980s decade with 45 total births. The single peak year was 1986.
Where is Somnang most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Somnang are California (6 births).
How long has the name Somnang been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Somnang since 1984 -- 14 years through the most recent 1997 data.
What names are similar to Somnang? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Soma, Somtochukwu, Som, Somers, and 1 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Somnang's data
- Somnang's usage has stayed within range of its 1980s decade-level peak (45 total births) through the 1990s (17) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Somnangs (6 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Somnang
Nearby Names Like Somnang
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Somnang
Soma Boy
#7571 144 births
Somtochukwu Boy
133 births
Som Boy
29 births
Somers Boy
5 births
Somil Boy
5 births
Compare Somnang side by side: Somnang vs Soma Somnang vs Somtochukwu Somnang vs Som
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Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1984–1997 (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. "Somnang: Baby Name Since 1984 - 62 Births, Peak 1986." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/somnang. 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 Somnang 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 July 2026.