Suho
A masculine Korean name meaning "exceptional" or "excellent".
Name Census estimates that about 11 living Americans carry the first name Suho. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Suho today is around 4 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Suho births was 2024 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Suho. 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 Suho. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
11
~ 1 in 31,159,485 Americans
Peak year
2024
6 babies that year
Average age
4
years old
2024 SSA rank
#12,117
Tracked since 2020
Popularity
Suho: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Suho 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 Suho during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 11 | 0 | 11 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Suho
The name Suho is of Korean origin and has its roots in the ancient Korean language. It is formed from the combination of the words "su," meaning water, and "ho," meaning good or excellent. Therefore, the literal meaning of the name Suho is "excellent water" or "superior water."
In Korean culture, water has long been revered as a symbol of life, purity, and renewal. The name Suho was likely given to children with the hope that they would embody the qualities associated with water, such as clarity, fluidity, and adaptability.
While the exact origins of the name are difficult to pinpoint, some historians believe that Suho may have been used as a name for Korean royalty or nobility in ancient times, as water was often viewed as a valuable resource and a symbol of prosperity.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Suho can be found in the Samguk Sagi, a historical record of the Three Kingdoms period in Korea (57 BCE - 935 CE). In this text, there is a mention of a prince named Suho who lived during the Silla Kingdom (57 BCE - 935 CE).
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who have borne the name Suho. One of the most famous is Suho (1443-1503), a renowned Korean scholar and poet during the Joseon Dynasty. He was known for his mastery of calligraphy and his contributions to the development of Korean literature.
Another prominent figure named Suho was Suho Yi (1905-1986), a Korean independence activist who fought against Japanese colonial rule in the early 20th century. He was a key figure in the March 1st Movement, a series of protests and demonstrations that sought to establish Korean independence from Japan.
In the realm of sports, Suho Chung (born 1975) is a former professional baseball player who played for the Korean Baseball Organization (KBO) and the Major League Baseball (MLB) in the United States. He was the first Korean-born player to play in the MLB.
Suho Kim (born 1988) is a contemporary South Korean singer and actor. He is a member of the popular K-pop group EXO and has gained a significant following both in Korea and internationally.
Lastly, Suho Park (born 1995) is a South Korean actress known for her roles in various television dramas and films. She has been praised for her versatility and ability to portray a wide range of characters.
People
Suho + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Suho as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with S
Other first names starting with S with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Suho: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Suho?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 11 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Suho 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 31,159,485 US residents.
Is Suho a common name?
We classify Suho as "Very Rare". It ranks above 30.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 11 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Suho most popular?
The single biggest year for Suho was 2024, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Suho is about 4 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 Suho in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Suho a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Suho 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 Suho still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Suho 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 Suho 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 common is the name Suho?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people share the name Suho at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.