The nameSofiène

Sofiène is a North African boy's name, a variant of Sofiane, mostly given in France in the 1990s.

Meaning

Like Sofiane, it is linked to the Arabic Sufyan, whose meaning is debated.

Origin

North African, used mainly in Tunisia.

History

First given in France in the early 1970s, Sofiène peaked in the late 1990s, stayed in use in the 2000s, then became very rare.

Popularity of the name Sofiène

Sofiène in France

1997peak year (40 births)
940babies named Sofiène in France since 1900
02040 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Sofiène was most popular in France in the 1990s, with 290 births over the decade, 31% of all recorded babies named Sofiène. Its rise began around 1973, and it peaked in 1997. Half of all babies named Sofiène in France were born before 1998.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Sofiène mean?

Like Sofiane, it is linked to the Arabic Sufyan, whose meaning is debated.

What is the origin of the name Sofiène?

North African, used mainly in Tunisia.

Is Sofiène a girl's or a boy's name?

Sofiène is a boy's name.