Rising since 2000, #2,390 for boys today.
Popularity of Sorin since 2000
Babies named Sorin per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 62 |
| 2010s | 203 |
| 2020s | 282 |
Meaning & origin
Sorin entered the U.S. baby name charts in 2000, and has been on a steady upward trajectory since. In 2025, it ranked 2390, with approximately 1 in 29,966 boys receiving the name. It peaked in 2025, the latest year of data, and has seen consistent growth across the 2020s. The name is most popular in Pennsylvania and California, two states with significant Romanian-American communities. Its soft, two-syllable sound and uncertain but sunny possible meaning appeal to parents seeking a distinctive yet straightforward name.
Sorin is a name of Romanian origin, likely derived from the Romanian word 'soare', meaning 'sun'. It may also be related to the Slavic element 'sor' meaning 'falcon' or 'bird of prey'. The name has been used in Romania since at least the medieval period. In the 21st century, it gained modest popularity in the United States, often chosen for its simple, melodic sound.
Where Sorin is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Sorin” around the world
Where Sorin lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Sori
Sibling names for Sorin
Names that share Sorin's style, for a brother or sister.
