Sodbileg
A Mongolian masculine name meaning "the gift of genuine openness".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Sodbileg. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Sodbileg today is around 14 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Sodbileg births was 2012 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Sodbileg. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Sodbileg. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2012
5 babies that year
Average age
14
years old
2012 SSA rank
#13,929
Tracked since 2012
Popularity
Sodbileg: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Sodbileg by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Sodbileg during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Sodbileg
Sodbileg is a Mongolian name originating from the Khalkha Mongol group, the largest ethnic group in Mongolia. The name is believed to have emerged during the 13th century, the era of the Mongol Empire ruled by Genghis Khan.
The name Sodbileg is derived from the Mongolian words "sod" meaning "enlightenment" or "wisdom" and "bileg" meaning "intelligence" or "knowledge." Thus, the name carries the meaning of an enlightened, intelligent, or knowledgeable person.
In ancient Mongolian texts, particularly those related to Buddhism, the name Sodbileg appears as a title or epithet bestowed upon scholars, philosophers, and enlightened individuals. One notable historical figure bearing this name was Sodbileg, a 14th-century scholar and translator who played a significant role in the dissemination of Buddhist teachings in Mongolia.
The earliest recorded instance of the name Sodbileg dates back to the 13th century, during the reign of Kublai Khan, the grandson of Genghis Khan. A prominent figure from this era was Sodbileg Noyan, a military commander and advisor to Kublai Khan.
Throughout Mongolian history, several other notable individuals have borne the name Sodbileg:
1. Sodbileg Ravjaa (1915-1999), a prominent Mongolian writer and poet.
2. Sodbileg Yondonjamts (1909-1938), a Mongolian Buddhist monk and scholar.
3. Sodbileg Naidandorj (1863-1923), a Mongolian politician and diplomat.
4. Sodbileg Batkhuu (1927-2001), a celebrated Mongolian artist and painter.
5. Sodbileg Gombosuren (1926-2012), a renowned Mongolian mathematician and educator.
The name Sodbileg has been a revered and respected name in Mongolian culture for centuries, carrying connotations of wisdom, intelligence, and enlightenment. It continues to be a popular name choice among Mongolians, reflecting their rich cultural heritage and the value placed on knowledge and learning.
People
Sodbileg + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Sodbileg as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with S
Other first names starting with S with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Sodbileg: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Sodbileg?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Sodbileg going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Sodbileg a common name?
We classify Sodbileg as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Sodbileg most popular?
The single biggest year for Sodbileg was 2012, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Sodbileg is about 14 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Sodbileg in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Sodbileg a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Sodbileg in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Sodbileg still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Sodbileg in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Sodbileg can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Sodbileg?
Find out how many people share the name Sodbileg on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.