Socrates

Boy name

Socrates has been given to 725 babies in the U.S. since 1914. It peaked in 1922.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

725

Peak year

1922 (17 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1914

10-year trend

▼ -100%

Gender split

All boys

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Socrates.

724 babies since 1880

723 babies since 1912

722 babies since 1912

729 babies since 1880

730 babies since 1882

731 babies since 1880

731 babies since 1882

734 babies since 1893

How popular is the name Socrates?

Socrates has been given to 725 babies in the U.S. since 1914. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Socrates peak?

Socrates peaked in 1922, when 17 babies were given the name.

Is Socrates a girl or boy name?

Socrates is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Socrates are boys).

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