Soomin
A girl's name of Korean origin with 5 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Only 5 babies have been named Soomin in recorded U.S. history. That level of rarity means your child would almost certainly be the only one in their school, their workplace, and most rooms they walk into — a genuinely one-of-a-kind choice.
Soomin is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Soomin is a baby name of Korean origin, a Korean given name composed of su (excellent) and min (clever, sharp), a name suggesting brilliance and refinement.
EtymologyShow more
Soomin first shows up in U.S. Social Security records in 2000. First appearing in the 2000s, Soomin emerged during a period of rapid naming innovation in America, when parents increasingly created new names or adopted them from global cultures.
Its Korean classification suggests a path from korean linguistic traditions into American usage, though the specific route — whether through immigration, literature, or cultural exchange — would require deeper historical research.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Soomin has 1+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2000.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 | — |
The Story of Soomin
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2000, Soomin is a name that defines a generation. Girls named Soomin are most likely born between 2000 and 2000.
How rare is Soomin?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Soomin is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2000, peaked in the 2000s with 5 births that decade.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(1 years, 2000–2000)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 5 | #17271 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2000–2000