FIRST NAME
South
South is the 23,680th most common male first name in the United States, recorded for 99 men and boys in the latest Census. It is also given to 41 women and girls.
AS A MALE NAME · #23,680 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
99
living · #23,680
BABIES NAMED SOUTH BY BIRTH YEAR · 1927–2025
20256
As a male name, South peaked in 2025, when 6 babies were named South (the #11802 male name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)
AS A FEMALE NAME · #39,431 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
41
living · #39,431