Soojin
Meaningdepends on the hanja chosen · Korean
Soojin is a Korean girl name whose meaning depends on the characters it's written with. Korean names are usually built from two syllables, each picked for the character it's written with. It sounds crisp and confident, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
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- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Soojin would score 13 points, thanks largely to the J (worth 8).
- GenerationSoojin peaked in 1972, which makes it a Gen X name. The typical Soojin you'd meet today is about 53 years old.
- HistorySoojin first shows up in US birth records in 1972, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 53 years since.
US births per million girls, 1972–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Soojin
Soojin is a girl name of Korean origin. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the consonant at the end gives it a confident finish. It hit its peak in the 1970s, so it feels familiar without being trendy. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Korean names
Other spellings of Soojin
More Korean girl names
- Girl name: Mira · wonderful
- Girl name: Hanna · grace
- Girl name: Mina · depends on the hanja chosen
- Unisex name: Ari · lion
- Girl name: Hana · one; flower in Japanese
- Unisex name: Sol · sun
- Girl name: Yuna · often gentle
- Unisex name: Dana · graceful, refined
Questions about the name Soojin
What does the name Soojin mean?
Like most Korean names, Soojin has no single fixed meaning. Each syllable is written with a hanja (Chinese) character, and parents choose the characters, and with them the meaning. The same sound can stand for very different things, so ask a Korean speaker which characters you'd use before you decide.
What is the origin of the name Soojin?
Soojin is Korean in origin. Other Korean names to consider are Mira (“wonderful”), Hanna (“grace”), Mina (“depends on the hanja chosen”) and Ari (“lion”).
Is Soojin a boy or girl name?
Soojin is a girl name.
How popular is the name Soojin?
Soojin is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2008. It peaked at #8,292 in 1972, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.
What names are similar to Soojin?
If you like Soojin, you might also like Sojin. Sojin is another spelling of the same name.
What should I know before naming my baby Soojin?
Soojin is a Korean girl name whose meaning depends on the characters it's written with. Korean names are usually built from two syllables, each picked for the character it's written with. It sounds crisp and confident, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.