The nameSoren
Soren is the English spelling of the Danish Søren, the name of the philosopher Kierkegaard.
- Boy's name
- Latin
Meaning
Søren comes from Severinus, a Latin name derived from severus, "serious, strict".
Origin
Latin, through Danish.
History
Søren Kierkegaard, the father of existentialism, made the name known abroad. In the United States Soren reached 509th in 2020.
Famous people named Soren
- Søren Kierkegaard, philosopher
- Søren Kragh-Jacobsen, filmmaker
Popularity of the name Soren
Soren in the United States
Soren was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 4,548 births over the decade, 42% of all recorded babies named Soren. Its rise began around 1996, and it peaked in 2022. Half of all babies named Soren in the United States were born before 2015, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 580 births a year.
Soren in the United Kingdom
Soren was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2010s, with 320 births over the decade, 48% of all recorded babies named Soren. Half of all babies named Soren in the United Kingdom were born before 2016, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 32 births a year on average, against 40 in the five years before.
Soren in France
Sibling names for Soren
Names from the same generation as Soren, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Soren mean?
Søren comes from Severinus, a Latin name derived from severus, "serious, strict".
What is the origin of the name Soren?
Latin, through Danish.
Is Soren a girl's or a boy's name?
Soren is a boy's name. In the United States, 6% of the babies named Soren are girls.
How popular is the name Soren?
In 2024, Soren was the 571st most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 502 births.
What are good sibling names for Soren?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Beatrice, Estelle, Leona and Lucille for a sister, Lionel, Vincenzo, Augustine and Gus for a brother.
Who are famous people named Soren?
Søren Kierkegaard, philosopher; Søren Kragh-Jacobsen, filmmaker.