Son
Son is a boy's name of Vietnamese origin.
Meaning
Mountain (from Sino-Vietnamese 山), or literally male child in English.
Origin and history
Son is a masculine given name of Vietnamese origin meaning mountain. In English-speaking contexts, it is also occasionally used as a vocabulary name referring to a male offspring. It remains relatively rare in the United States, predominantly appearing within Vietnamese-American communities.
Popularity in the United States
1,061 babies in the United States have been named Son since 1880. It ranks #3624 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- CA (74 %)
- TX (11.7 %)
- GA (4.9 %)
- TN (2.7 %)
- AL (2.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 26 |
| 1890-1900 | 92 |
| 1900-1910 | 119 |
| 1910-1920 | 138 |
| 1920-1930 | 64 |
| 1930-1940 | 5 |
| 1940-1950 | 5 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 65 |
| 1980-1990 | 288 |
| 1990-2000 | 158 |
| 2000-2010 | 73 |
| 2010-2019 | 28 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Son
- Son Tung M-TP: Singer, Songwriter
Fun facts
- In Vietnamese, the name Son (Sơn) is derived from Sino-Vietnamese roots meaning mountain, symbolic of stability and strength.
- Although primarily used as a Vietnamese name in the U.S., it shares exact spelling and sound with the English word for a male offspring.