Socheat
A boy's name with 7 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Among U.S. boy's names, Socheat is not in the current national top 1,000. In fact, it is among the rarest names in the SSA dataset — a choice that signals bold individuality.
With records spanning 1986 to 1986, Socheat has a focused history that reflects a particular moment in naming culture rather than a centuries-old tradition.
Socheat is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Socheat is a boy's baby name of Khmer (Cambodian) origin, a name used in Cambodian culture meaning 'good,' 'prosperous,' or 'wholesome.' Cambodian names often carry clear wishes for the child's character and fortune, and Socheat reflects the Cambodian tradition of names expressing positive qualities and aspirations for a good life.
Rare in U.S. records outside Cambodian-American communities, Socheat is a name with quiet cultural pride — chosen by families honoring the rich naming traditions of the Khmer people.
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Names travel. They cross oceans, change spelling, shift pronunciation, and accumulate new associations with each culture that adopts them. Socheat does not map cleanly to a single linguistic tradition in our records, which often indicates a name that has crossed cultural boundaries, been adapted between languages, or emerged from the blending that defines American naming.
Socheat’s rarity (7 recorded births) may indicate it is strongly tied to a specific cultural community or family tradition, rather than part of the broader American naming mainstream.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Socheat has 1+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1986.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 7 | #5843 | — |
The Story of Socheat
A Millennial name
Peaking in 1986, Socheat is a Millennial-era classic. Boys named Socheat are most likely born between 1986 and 1986.
How rare is Socheat?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Socheat is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1986, peaked in the 1980s with 7 births that decade.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(1 years, 1986–1986)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 7 | #5843 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1986–1986