Sorcha
How to say it: SOR-kuh · /ˈsɔːrkə/
From Gaelic 'sorcha' bright, radiant - traditional Irish name pronounced SOR-ka.
Sorcha was the 11,348th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 7 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2000s, its births are steady over ten years, and it is projected to rise to #10,288 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #11,348 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 7 |
| Share of births | 1 in 473,620 |
| Peak decade | 2000s |
| Change over 10 years | steady |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #10,288 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Sorcha is a newcomer: almost all of its history is from the last forty years.
What goes with it
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Sorcha is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, Irish, Scottish Gaelic.
Ireland: #292.
Famous people named Sorcha
- Sorcha Cusack (born 1949)Irish actress
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