Sophear
Primarily a boy's name with 10 recorded births. Also given to 8 girls.
Meaning & Origin
At 7 letters and two syllables, Sophear hits the middle ground most parents look for: long enough to feel complete, short enough for everyday use. It has been used as a boy's name in the U.S. since 1984, with 10 total recorded births.
Sophear is not in the current top 1,000, which means your child is unlikely to share the name with a classmate — a plus for parents who value distinctiveness.
Sophear is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Sophear is a boy's baby name of Khmer origin, used in Cambodian naming tradition. In Khmer, the name combines elements meaning "beautiful" or "elegant" with associations of refinement and grace. Cambodian names often carry poetic meanings drawn from nature, virtue, or royal tradition.
Sophear has a gentle, flowing sound — the soft opening "So-" and the clean "-phear" ending create a name that feels calm and dignified. Within Cambodian-American communities, names like Sophear preserve cultural heritage and linguistic identity across generations. Rare outside Southeast Asian communities, it carries quiet beauty and genuine cultural depth.
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The ending of a name often carries more etymological information than the beginning. Sophear's final sounds are sharp, distinct — ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close. In English-language naming, masculine names frequently end on harder consonants or closed syllables, creating a sense of decisiveness and strength. Sophear follows that masculine pattern.
Explore the ending-based name pages on this site to find names that share Sophear's suffix pattern — names with similar endings often share a style and era, even when they come from different linguistic backgrounds.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Sophear has 2+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1984.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 10 | — |
The Story of Sophear
A Millennial name
Peaking in 1984, Sophear is a Millennial-era classic. Boys named Sophear are most likely born between 1984 and 1987.
How rare is Sophear?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Sophear is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1984, peaked in the 1980s with 10 births that decade.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(2 years, 1984–1987)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 5 | #7982 |
| 1984 | 5 | #7183 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Sophear as a Girl's Name
Sophear is a true unisex name. As a girl's name, it has 8 recorded births since 1984.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1984–1987