Socrates
- Pronunciation
- [So-cra-tes]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Name Of A Philosopher
- Origin
- Greek
Socrates Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 725 baby boys have been named Socrates. The name peaked in 1922 with 17 US births that year (rank #2026).
Top States for Socrates
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Socrates births are: New York (23), California (22), Massachusetts (5).
Other Greek-Origin Names Like Socrates
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8-Letter Names Starting with S
Names with Socrates's exact length and starting letter: Saeweard, Safia, S, Safiyyah, Sagremor, Salhdene.
Quick Facts About Socrates
Famous People Named Socrates
1 notable figure from history and culture who share the name Socrates.
- Socrates was a famous Greek Philosopher who led the foundation of Western Philosophy.
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Compare Socrates to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Socrates against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).