Total births
38
Boys' name · since 1985
Sopheak
Since 1985, U.S. Social Security records show 38 babies named Sopheak, peaking in 1985. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 38
- total births
- 1985–1989
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 100%
- born in that decade
Sopheak is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 38 have been recorded since 1985.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Sopheak has been recorded 38 times among boys since 1985, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1980s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1985 to 1989.
- 38 total births
- 1985–1989 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 100% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
38 boys have been named Sopheak since 1985, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 1989.
- 38
- total births
- 1985–1989
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 100%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
100% of everyone ever named Sopheak was born in this single decade.
1985
Single peak year
13 babies were named Sopheak in 1985 - its busiest year on record.
Sopheak's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Sopheak splits its recorded history at 1988: 42% of all births land in the more recent half, 58% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1988 (7 births) -- compare that against the 1985 peak of 13 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Sopheak at a glance
Last recorded 1989Peak year
1985
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1985
Sopheak popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1985–1989
- Peak year (1985)
- 13
- Annual births at peak, across 5 years of records
Sopheak by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Sopheak's strongest decade.
38 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 100% of all-time use.
Sopheak births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s
1980s
38 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 38 births (100% of all-time use).
Sopheak by state
Where Sopheak concentrates geographically, total births since 1985
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 14 | 36.8% |
California share of Sopheak's total US births 36.8%
14 of 38 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Sopheak? ▼
38 babies have been named Sopheak since 1985. It was last recorded in 1989. The peak year was 1985 with 13 births.
When was Sopheak most popular? ▼
Sopheak was most popular in the 1980s decade with 38 total births. The single peak year was 1985.
Where is Sopheak most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Sopheak are California (14 births).
How long has the name Sopheak been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Sopheak since 1985 -- 5 years through the most recent 1989 data.
What names are similar to Sopheak? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Sophia, Sophie, Sopheap, Sophal, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Sopheak's data
- California records the most Sopheaks (14 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 Sopheak
Nearby Names Like Sopheak
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Sopheak
Sophia Boy
511 births
Sophie Boy
117 births
Sopheap Boy
46 births
Sophal Boy
37 births
Sophat Boy
22 births
Compare Sopheak side by side: Sopheak vs Sophia Sopheak vs Sophie Sopheak vs Sopheap
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, 1985–1989 (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. "Sopheak: Baby Name Since 1985 - 38 Births, Peak 1985." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/sopheak. 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 Sopheak 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.