Total births
43
Unisex name · since 1924
Soon
Since 1924, U.S. Social Security records show 43 babies named Soon, peaking in 1949. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 43
- total births
- 1924–1956
- years on record
- 1940s
- peak decade
- 56%
- born in that decade
Soon is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 43 have been recorded since 1924.
Social Security Administration records show Soon recorded 43 times among girls since 1924, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1940s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1924 to 1956.
- 43 total births
- 1924–1956 years on record
- 1940s peak decade
- 56% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
43 girls have been named Soon since 1924, peaking in the 1940s, last recorded in 1956.
- 43
- total births
- 1924–1956
- years on record
- 1940s
- peak decade
- 56%
- born in that decade
1940s
Peak decade
56% of everyone ever named Soon was born in this single decade.
1949
Single peak year
8 babies were named Soon in 1949 - its busiest year on record.
Soon's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Soon splits its recorded history at 1947: 60% of all births land in the more recent half, 40% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1940 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1949 peak of 8 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Soon at a glance
Last recorded 1956Peak year
1949
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1924
Soon popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1924–1956
- Peak year (1949)
- 8
- Annual births at peak, across 33 years of records
Soon popularity over time - boys
5 total births recorded since 1921 (Soon as boys' name)
Soon by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1940s was Soon's strongest decade.
24 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 56% of all-time use.
Soon births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s 6
1920s
6 births
- 1940s
1940s
24 births
- 1950s
1950s
13 births
What this shows Peak: 1940s at 24 births (56% of all-time use).
Soon by state
Where Soon concentrates geographically, total births since 1924
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Kansas | | 33 | 76.7% |
Kansas share of Soon's total US births 76.7%
33 of 43 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Soon? ▼
43 babies have been named Soon since 1924. It was last recorded in 1956. The peak year was 1949 with 8 births.
When was Soon most popular? ▼
Soon was most popular in the 1940s decade with 24 total births. The single peak year was 1949.
Where is Soon most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Soon are Kansas (33 births).
Is Soon a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Soon is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 43 births, and as a boy's name it has 5 births.
How long has the name Soon been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Soon since 1924 -- 33 years through the most recent 1956 data.
What names are similar to Soon? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Soo, Sookie, Soojin, Sooner, and 3 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Soon's data
- Soon's usage has stayed within range of its 1940s decade-level peak (24 total births) through the 1950s (13) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Kansas records the most Soons (33 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Kansas 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 Soon
Nearby Names Like Soon
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Soon
Soo Girl
193 births
Sookie Girl
#13045 63 births
Soojin Girl
28 births
Sooner Girl
10 births
Sook Girl
6 births
Compare Soon side by side: Soon vs Soo Soon vs Sookie Soon vs Soojin
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1924–1956 (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. "Soon: Baby Name Since 1924 - 43 Births, Peak 1949." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/soon. 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 Soon 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.