Soren
sor-in
US Popularity:1027
Origin:Danish
Other Origin(s):Latin
Meaning:Stern; strict; severe
Soren is a masculine name of Danish origin, meaning “stern,” “strict,” or “severe.” It is derived from the Latin word severus, which means “stern,” and is related to the feminine name Sorine. This fierce name is most closely associated with Danish philosopher Søren Kierkegaard, known for his groundbreaking work in the philosophy of existentialism. With a serious name like Soren, perhaps baby too will make great leaps and bounds in their future career.
Soren Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Soren is currently #336 on The Bump
Boy:Soren is currently #88 on The Bump Boy Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Soren is currently #1027 in U.S. births
Boy:Soren is currently #350 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
#1027
in 2022
+ 3
from 2021
Sources
Ancestry, Soren Family History
Ancestry, Sorensen Family History
WordSense, Søren
WordSense, Severinus
WordSense, Sørine
Behind the Name, Søren April 2021
Britannica, Søren Kierkegaard, Danish philosopher, August 2023
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