Soul

Unisex

Soul has been given to 783 babies in the U.S. since 2000. It peaked in 2024. In 2025, about 1 in 28,950 boys was named Soul.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

783

Peak year

2024 (108 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

2000

10-year trend

▲ +433%

Gender split

41% girls / 59% boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Soul — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Saulboy

43,362 babies since 1880

Solunisex

12,382 babies since 1880

Names with a similar vibe

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

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784 babies since 1998

Calinagirl

782 babies since 1976

Scottlyngirl

785 babies since 1999

Aerithgirl

781 babies since 2003

Jaileegirl

787 babies since 1998

Eliyanagirl

787 babies since 2000

Mishkagirl

779 babies since 1993

Keisygirl

779 babies since 1995

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FAQ

How popular is the name Soul?

Soul has been given to 783 babies in the U.S. since 2000. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Soul peak?

Soul peaked in 2024, when 108 babies were given the name.

Is Soul a girl or boy name?

Soul is a unisex name, used for both girls and boys.

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