Soren Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Soren is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Soren?
Soren is spelled S-O-R-E-N. The name has 5 letters.
Soren at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Soren may derive from the Old Norse element “sǫrðr” meaning “stern” or “strict.”
- Origin
- Soren is commonly associated with Scandinavian origins and is used in Denmark and Norway.
- Pronunciation
- SO-ren · 2 syllables
Soren Popularity in 2025
Rank#3,832
Recorded Births38
Rank#464
Recorded Births665
- Girls usage rose 462 places to #3,832 and recorded 5 more births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage rose 106 places to #464 and recorded 158 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Soren Mean?
Soren may derive from the Old Norse element “sǫrðr” meaning “stern” or “strict.”
Origin: Soren is commonly associated with Scandinavian origins and is used in Denmark and Norway.
How Do You Pronounce Soren?
PronunciationSO-ren
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Soren?
- History
- The name Soren has appeared in historical records in Nordic countries and is associated with Danish philosopher Søren Kierkegaard.
Soren Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2014 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 38 | #3,832 |
| 2025 | Boys | 665 | #464 |
| 2024 | Girls | 33 | #4,294 |
| 2024 | Boys | 507 | #570 |
| 2023 | Girls | 31 | #4,454 |
| 2023 | Boys | 548 | #541 |
| 2022 | Girls | 39 | #3,827 |
| 2022 | Boys | 562 | #531 |
| 2021 | Girls | 41 | #3,678 |
| 2021 | Boys | 549 | #535 |
| 2020 | Girls | 34 | #4,078 |
| 2020 | Boys | 563 | #509 |
| 2019 | Girls | 25 | #5,163 |
| 2019 | Boys | 510 | #553 |
| 2018 | Girls | 39 | #3,789 |
| 2018 | Boys | 492 | #559 |
| 2017 | Girls | 34 | #4,220 |
| 2017 | Boys | 469 | #577 |
| 2016 | Girls | 31 | #4,531 |
| 2016 | Boys | 499 | #565 |
| 2015 | Girls | 34 | #4,232 |
| 2015 | Boys | 489 | #574 |
| 2014 | Girls | 20 | #6,207 |
| 2014 | Boys | 411 | #639 |
When Was Soren Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2025 · Boys
665 recorded births
National rank #464
2020 · Boys
563 recorded births
National rank #509
2022 · Boys
562 recorded births
National rank #531
2021 · Boys
549 recorded births
National rank #535
Where Soren Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| MT | #127 | 10 |
| MN | #162 | 41 |
| OR | #210 | 20 |
| SD | #221 | 6 |
| CO | #251 | 26 |
| WA | #271 | 27 |
| UT | #274 | 18 |
| ID | #282 | 9 |