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Soe

Primarily a girl's name of Burmese origin with 46 recorded births. Also given to 15 boys.

Girl's name| Also boy's#10942 in 2024Rising fast

Meaning & Origin

A surname.

Soe is a girl's and boy's baby name of Burmese origin, from the Burmese soe, meaning 'pure, clean, holy' — used in Burmese Buddhist naming tradition as a name that declares the bearer's fundamental purity of spirit. Burmese names are often chosen through a system connecting birth day of the week to corresponding consonants, giving each name astrological significance.

Soe carries the Burmese aspiration of fundamental purity — the holy quality that Buddhist tradition values as the prerequisite for genuine spiritual development, the clean spirit that has not been clouded by selfish attachment. A name of Burmese Buddhist spiritual aspiration.

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Soe is built from 3 letters and one syllablea compact structure that favors quick recognition and easy recall. Within the Burmese naming tradition, this brevity is common among names that have been worn down through centuries of use, shedding syllables along the way.

The interplay of consonants and vowels in Soe creates its characteristic open, approachable quality. One-syllable names stand out for their directness. Every sound carries weight, making pronunciation and first impressions immediate.

At a Glance

#10942
Current Rank
46
Total births
Since 2012
2024
Peak year
9 births
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Popularity Over Time

Soe has 7+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2012.

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First appeared: 2012Peak: 2024 (9 births)Current: #10942

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Soe
DecadeBirthsTrend
2020s28
2010s18

The Story of Soe

A Gen Alpha name

Peaking in 2024, Soe is a fresh, modern favorite. Girls named Soe are most likely born between 2014 and 2024.

How rare is Soe?

Only about 1 in every 400,000 babies born in 2024 was named Soe — a truly uncommon choice.

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 2012, peaked in the 2020s with 28 births that decade.

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(7 years, 20122024)
Year-by-year popularity data for the name Soe
YearBirthsRank
20249#10942
20236#14929
20228#12100
20205#17184
20195#17639
20158#12863
20125#19185

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Soe as a Boy's Name

Though more common for girls, Soe has a notable history as a boy's name too, with 15 births since 2011.

Unranked
Current rank
15
Total births
2014
Peak year
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Soe a boy's or girl's name?
Soe is primarily a girl's name. It is also used as a boy's name, with 15 recorded births.
When was Soe most popular?
Soe reached its peak popularity in 2024 with 9 births that year. It is currently ranked #10942 in the U.S.
How popular is the name Soe?
Soe is currently ranked #10942 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 46 babies since 2012.
Can Soe be used for both boys and girls?
Yes, Soe is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name, it currently ranks #10942. As a boy's name, it is not currently in the top rankings.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 20122024