Rising since 1987, #464 for boys today.
Popularity of Soren since 1912
Babies named Soren per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 0 | 28 |
| 1920s | 0 | 50 |
| 1930s | 0 | 19 |
| 1940s | 0 | 25 |
| 1950s | 0 | 31 |
| 1960s | 0 | 85 |
| 1970s | 0 | 197 |
| 1980s | 5 | 232 |
| 1990s | 42 | 520 |
| 2000s | 159 | 2,072 |
| 2010s | 257 | 4,293 |
| 2020s | 216 | 3,394 |
Meaning & origin
Soren, a Danish import carrying the meaning of severe or stern, has been climbing the U.S. popularity charts since the late 1980s. First recorded in America in 1912, it reached its peak rank of 464 in 2025, with about 1 in 2,569 newborn boys receiving the name. The name has been on a steady rise since 1987, reflecting a growing appreciation for Scandinavian names. Soren is most popular in states like Montana, Minnesota, and South Dakota, suggesting a strong appeal in the northern Midwest. Its trajectory, rising from relative obscurity to a modern favorite, mirrors the broader trend toward Nordic-inspired names in the United States.
Soren originates from the Danish form of the Latin name Severinus, derived from "severus" meaning severe or stern. The name has been used in Denmark since the Middle Ages, associated with several saints including Saint Severinus of Cologne. It gained popularity in the English-speaking world relatively recently, particularly in the United States since the late 20th century.
Where Soren is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Soren” around the world
Where Soren lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
125
babies in 2024
Quebec
9
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Søren, Sören
Sibling names for Soren
Names that share Soren's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Astrid, Freya, Ingrid, Sigrid, Nora, Elowyn, Kirsten, Linnea, Liv, Mai, Maren, Serina, Sevyn, Elanor, Kahlan, Marna, Sarena, Sumer, Alyn, Beatris, Erla, Evony, Freja, Katrine, Kimara, Kirsti, Noralee, Runa, Souline, Syrena, Vara, Anikka, Auda, Disa, Elowynn, Jensine, Jordis, Kaja, Kalla, Karlina, Kjersten, Linnae, Lisbet, Maelys, Malin, Osmara, Sanyla, Serrina, Sola, Solina, Hanne, Kanda, Kasani, Monai, Aften, Ahnika, Akeira, Annikah, Armina, Aryani, Astryd, Birgit, Ellesse, Fryda, Kazaria, Malene, Margrete, Namine, Oline, Reianna, Sahalie, Sahory, Sanova, Seva, Somara, Sophea, Stiorra, Trine, Yiselle
Brothers: Lars, Erik, Anders, Kai, Magnus, Axel, Gunnar, Kian, Kristofer, Aksel, Ander, Andersen, Carsten, Iver, Jansen, Jens, Karsten, Nicolai, Niels, Oskar, Steffen, Stellan, Arias, Arien, Asta, Eryk, Espen, Jantzen, Jorgen, Kriss, Larsen, Lyon, Marten, Mikkel, Olsen, Rolan, Sabian, Selmer, Suede, Torsten, Undra, Viggo, Yurem, Arwin, Claus, Einer, Eivin, Esten, Henning, Jonerik, Joren, Lauris, Lief, Lindberg, Nichlas, Nilson, Olson, Rorik, Thoren, Thorsten, Vallen, Aarik, Aedon, Aivan, Andrus, Aniken, Asser, Beric, Brand, Davari, Desmen, Esben, Havard, Joakim, Keldan, Kelen, Kristjan, Madsen, Romin, Savyon, Steen, Stein, Suan, Thielen, Toben, Toris
Names like Soren
Names whose popularity has moved with Soren's over the last 50 years.
