FIRST NAME
Southern
Southern is the 35,154th most common female first name in the United States, recorded for 100 women and girls in the latest Census. It is also given to 74 men and boys.
AS A FEMALE NAME · #35,154 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
100
living · #35,154
BABIES NAMED SOUTHERN BY BIRTH YEAR · 2007–2025
20257
As a female name, Southern peaked in 2020, when 12 babies were named Southern (the #8894 female name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)
AS A MALE NAME · #25,255 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
74
living · #25,255
BABIES NAMED SOUTHERN BY BIRTH YEAR · 1923–2025
202511
As a male name, Southern peaked in 2025, when 11 babies were named Southern (the #7607 male name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)