The nameSoane

Soane is a recent name, given mostly to girls and also to boys, used in France since the late 1980s.

Meaning

Its meaning is not settled. It sounds like Loane and Soan.

Origin

A modern coinage.

History

First found in 1987, Soane peaked in the mid 2010s, notably in Île-de-France. It is still given today.

Popularity of the name Soane

Soane in France

1457thmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
2014peak year (90 births)
1,450babies named Soane in France since 1900
04590 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Soane was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 700 births over the decade, 48% of all recorded babies named Soane. Its rise began around 1996, and it peaked in 2014. Half of all babies named Soane in France were born before 2013, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 40 births a year on average, against 55 in the five years before.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Soane mean?

Its meaning is not settled. It sounds like Loane and Soan.

What is the origin of the name Soane?

A modern coinage.

Is Soane a girl's or a boy's name?

Soane is a girl's name.