Southern
Gender-neutral name · American
Meaningfrom the south · English
- US rank
- #7,194
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #3,822 in 1923
11 babies were named Southern in the US in 2025. It has climbed 2,360 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 2007–2025
US births per million boys, 1923–2025
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Southern you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 156,250 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Southern, 11 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Southern would very likely be the only one.
- HistorySouthern first shows up in US birth records in 1923, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 102 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1923, when it reached #3,822.
- TrendSouthern has climbed 2,360 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #7,194. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Boy or girlSouthern is given to both boys and girls: 61% of the 18 babies named Southern in 2025 were boys. That makes it one of the names that truly works for either.
- MeaningIn English, Southern means “from the south”.
About the name Southern
Southern is a gender-neutral name of American origin meaning “from the south”. It has 8 letters and 2 syllables, starting with S and ending in “-ern”. US birth records list Southern for boys from 1923 to 2025, in 9 of those 103 years. Its best year was 1923, when it ranked #3,822 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #7,194, with 11 babies. Of the 18 US babies named Southern in 2025, 39% were girls and 61% were boys.
Origin:American names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2.1 | 468,750 girls |
| 2010s | 2.6 | 377,358 girls |
| 2020s | 5.8 | 173,410 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 0.8 | 1,272,727 boys |
| 2000s | 0.2 | 4,166,667 boys |
| 2010s | 0.7 | 1,369,863 boys |
| 2020s | 4.1 | 240,964 boys |
More American names
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Unisex name: Maverick · independent, unbranded
- Girl name: Daisy · day's eye
- Girl name: Josie · he will add
- Unisex name: Kai · sea
- Unisex name: Kinsley · king's meadow
- Girl name: Sienna · from Siena
Questions about the name Southern
What does the name Southern mean?
Southern means “from the south” in English.
What is the origin of the name Southern?
Southern has American roots in our records. Other American names include Henry, Lainey, Maverick.
Is Southern a boy or girl name?
Both. Southern is used for boys and girls: in 2025, 39% of US babies named Southern were girls.
How popular is the name Southern?
Southern ranked #7,194 for US boys in 2025, given to 11 babies. Its best year was 1923 (#3,822).