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Seoul
UnisexMeaning of Seoul: Korean: 'capital city'
Seoul is a unisex name most strongly associated with Korean naming. It has 5 letters and 1 syllable, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 13508th most popular name in the United States in 2025.
US rank 2025
#13508
6 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
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Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted
US babies since 1880
25
First recorded 2022 · peak 2024
Trend
stable
Style: rare
Popularity over time
Gender split
36% boys · 64% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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