Sophat
A boy's name with 22 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Only 22 babies have been named Sophat 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.
Sophat is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Sophat is a boy's baby name of Khmer origin, widely used in Cambodia, meaning 'good,' 'beautiful,' or 'prosperous.' In Khmer naming tradition, names that convey virtue, beauty, and prosperity are among the most valued gifts parents can give a child.
Sophat appears primarily among Cambodian-American families, carrying the aspirations of a diaspora community. It is a name that speaks to a parent's deepest wishes — that their child will live a life of goodness and flourishing.
EtymologyShow more
Sophat first shows up in U.S. Social Security records in 1985. First appearing in the 1980s, Sophat emerged during a period of rapid naming innovation in America, when parents increasingly created new names or adopted them from global cultures.
Without a confirmed origin classification, Sophat may have arrived through family tradition, creative coinage, or cultural channels not yet documented in standard naming references.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Sophat has 3+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1985.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 22 | — |
The Story of Sophat
A Millennial name
Peaking in 1985, Sophat is a Millennial-era classic. Boys named Sophat are most likely born between 1985 and 1987.
How rare is Sophat?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Sophat is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1985, peaked in the 1980s with 22 births that decade.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(3 years, 1985–1987)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 6 | #6831 |
| 1986 | 7 | #5847 |
| 1985 | 9 | #4644 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1985–1987