Soren
How to say it: SOR-en · /ˈsɔrən/
Danish form of Severinus, from Latin 'severus' (stern); name of philosopher Soren Kierkegaard.
Soren was the 462nd most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 665 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 36% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #424 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #462 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 665 |
| Share of births | 1 in 4,985 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +36% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #424 |
| In France, 2025 | #183 among boys’ names, 330 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Quietly gathering strength, Soren finds its finest hour in the 2020s. Holding that top position currently, more growth is on the horizon.
What goes with it
Cool and smooth with a soft breath, pronounced SOR en. Stellan shares its calm style.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Soren is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Danish, Dutch, English, French, German, Norwegian, Swedish.
In France: #183 for boys in 2025.
Famous people named Soren
- Soren Thompson (born 1981)American fencer
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