The nameSohann

Sohann is a recent boy's name close to Johann and Sohan, rising since the 2010s.

Meaning

Its meaning is not settled. It is linked to Johann, a form of John, or to the Sanskrit Sohan, "handsome".

Origin

A modern coinage of debated origin.

History

First found in France in 1999, Sohann rose in the 2010s and peaked in the early 2020s, notably in Hauts-de-France.

Popularity of the name Sohann

Sohann in France

553rdmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
2022peak year (140 births)
1,555babies named Sohann in France since 1900
070140 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Sohann was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 755 births over the decade, 49% of all recorded babies named Sohann. Its rise began around 2005, and it peaked in 2022. Half of all babies named Sohann 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 rising: 105 births a year on average, against 88 in the five years before.

Variants and related names

Sohann in our baby name lists

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Sohann mean?

Its meaning is not settled. It is linked to Johann, a form of John, or to the Sanskrit Sohan, "handsome".

What is the origin of the name Sohann?

A modern coinage of debated origin.

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

Sohann is a boy's name.

What are the variants of the name Sohann?

Variants and related names of Sohann include Jean and John.