Soren
Soren is a boys' name of Latin origin meaning “stern.” It ranked #464 in the United States in 2025. Søren comes from Severin, after the 4th-century saint Severin of Cologne, from the Latin severus, stern.
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how do you pronounce Soren?
SOR-en
where does the name Soren come from?
Søren, anglicized Soren, comes from Severin, after the 4th-century saint Severin of Cologne, from the Latin severus, stern; the feminine form Sørine is uncommon.
The Danish philosopher Søren Kierkegaard is its most famous bearer, and it has a scholarly, Scandinavian cool that has driven steady growth in the US.
how popular is this name?
Soren has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 23 years since 2003. It peaked at #464 in 2025.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #464 |
| 2024 | #570 |
| 2023 | #541 |
| 2022 | #531 |
| 2021 | #535 |
| 2020 | #509 |
| 2019 | #553 |
| 2018 | #559 |
| 2017 | #577 |
| 2016 | #565 |
| 2010 | #724 |
| 2003 | #959 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Soren fell outside the top 1,000.
the history of Soren
The patronymic surname Sørensen comes from Søren, and the philosopher Søren Kierkegaard is its most famous bearer.
who are famous people named Soren?
- Soren Kierkegaard (Danish philosopher)
- Soren (Guardians of Ga'Hoole character)
- Soren Lorensen (Lola's imaginary friend in Charlie and Lola)
what are the nicknames and variants of Soren?
Variants around the world
what names are similar to Soren?
what names go well with Soren?
Sibling names that share Soren's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Soren
What does the name Soren mean?
Soren means “stern”.
What is the origin of the name Soren?
Soren comes from the Latin naming tradition. Related forms include Søren and Sören.
How popular is the name Soren?
Soren ranked #464 in the US in 2025, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 2025, at #464, and it has spent 23 years in the top 1,000 since 2003.
Is Soren a boy or girl name?
Soren is primarily a boys' name.
How do you pronounce Soren?
Soren is pronounced SOR-en, with 2 syllables.
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