Sohail
Every Sohail since 1975 — 478 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Sohail
Sohail is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #6,402 in 2025 with 14 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1975, 478 American babies have been named Sohail. Its peak came in 2017, when 19 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Sohail stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Sohail year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 14 | #6,402 |
| 2024 | 14 | #6,425 |
| 2023 | 12 | #7,235 |
| 2022 | 15 | #6,111 |
| 2021 | 11 | #7,506 |
| 2020 | 11 | #7,428 |
| 2019 | 7 | #10,648 |
| 2018 | 10 | #8,076 |
| 2017 | 19 | #5,081 |
| 2016 | 13 | #6,674 |
| 2015 | 7 | #10,469 |
| 2014 | 11 | #7,482 |
| 2013 | 7 | #10,573 |
| 2012 | 7 | #10,598 |
| 2011 | 12 | #6,942 |
| 2010 | 7 | #10,594 |
| 2009 | 10 | #8,217 |
| 2008 | 11 | #7,627 |
| 2007 | 10 | #8,078 |
| 2006 | 9 | #8,627 |
| 2005 | 12 | #6,572 |
| 2004 | 12 | #6,460 |
| 2003 | 11 | #6,659 |
| 2002 | 16 | #4,880 |
| 2001 | 12 | #5,961 |
| 2000 | 14 | #5,265 |
| 1995 | 8 | #6,891 |
| 1990 | 6 | #7,984 |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | 9 | #4,453 |
| 1975 | 6 | #5,373 |
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Famous people named Sohail
- Sohail Khan Actor · b. 1970
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Sohail in 2025?
Sohail ranked #6,402 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 14 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Sohail?
478 babies have been named Sohail in the United States since 1975, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Sohail most popular?
Sohail peaked in 2017, when 19 newborns received the name.
Is Sohail a boy or girl name?
Sohail is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Sohail rising or falling?
Sohail is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Sohail?
Well-known people named Sohail include Sohail Khan (actor).