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Son

Gender
Male
Meaning
Mountain
Origin
Vietnamese

Son Popularity Snapshot

Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 1,061 baby boys have been named Son. The name peaked in 1982 with 41 US births that year (rank #1535).

Top States for Son

Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Son births are: California (165), Texas (26), Georgia (11).

Other Vietnamese-Origin Names Like Son

If you like Son's Vietnamese origin, consider these related names: Ai, Anh, Anh Dung, Bao, Be. Browse all Vietnamese names →

3-Letter Names Starting with S

Names with Son's exact length and starting letter: Saa, Sal, Sar, Seb, Sen.

Quick Facts About Son

135
Vietnamese baby names in our dictionary
64
Vietnamese male names
16
3-letter S-names in our dictionary
691
S-male names total
Not in registry
US SSA records — name appears fewer than 5 times in any year

Famous People Named Son

1 notable figure from history and culture who share the name Son.

  • Son Sann was the former Prime Minister of Cambodia known for the progressive policies he implemented during his reign.

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Compare Son to Other Popular Names

Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Son against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).

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