The nameSoën

Soën is a modern French boy's name that appeared in 2000. It has been fashionable since the 2010s.

Meaning

Soën has no established etymology. It is linked to Soan or to the Scandinavian Søren.

Origin

Recent French creation.

History

Soën appeared in 2000 and kept rising into the early 2020s, especially in western France.

Popularity of the name Soën

Soën in France

332ndmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
2021peak year (220 births)
2,615babies named Soën in France since 1900
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Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Soën was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 1,350 births over the decade, 52% of all recorded babies named Soën. Its rise began around 2005, and it peaked in 2021. Half of all babies named Soën in France were born before 2018, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 154 births a year on average, against 195 in the five years before.

Variants and related names

Soën in our baby name lists

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Soën mean?

Soën has no established etymology. It is linked to Soan or to the Scandinavian Søren.

What is the origin of the name Soën?

Recent French creation.

Is Soën a girl's or a boy's name?

Soën is a boy's name.

What are the variants of the name Soën?

Variants and related names of Soën include Séverin.