Sohan
Every Sohan since 1989 — 931 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Sohan
Sohan is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,932 in 2025 with 28 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1989, 931 American babies have been named Sohan. Its peak came in 2008, when 67 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Sohan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Sohan year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 28 | #3,932 |
| 2024 | 27 | #4,062 |
| 2023 | 15 | #6,177 |
| 2022 | 11 | #7,693 |
| 2021 | 21 | #4,761 |
| 2020 | 21 | #4,677 |
| 2019 | 18 | #5,314 |
| 2018 | 29 | #3,779 |
| 2017 | 30 | #3,661 |
| 2016 | 34 | #3,351 |
| 2015 | 25 | #4,159 |
| 2014 | 44 | #2,745 |
| 2013 | 51 | #2,453 |
| 2012 | 47 | #2,624 |
| 2011 | 44 | #2,738 |
| 2010 | 48 | #2,575 |
| 2009 | 48 | #2,618 |
| 2008 | 67 | #2,084 |
| 2007 | 51 | #2,499 |
| 2006 | 46 | #2,618 |
| 2005 | 55 | #2,203 |
| 2004 | 33 | #3,064 |
| 2003 | 26 | #3,511 |
| 2002 | 26 | #3,434 |
| 2001 | 20 | #4,099 |
| 2000 | 22 | #3,741 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Sohan in 2025?
Sohan ranked #3,932 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 28 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Sohan?
931 babies have been named Sohan in the United States since 1989, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Sohan most popular?
Sohan peaked in 2008, when 67 newborns received the name.
Is Sohan a boy or girl name?
Sohan is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Sohan rising or falling?
Sohan is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.