Will my child share the name Sohan with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 4 UK babies named Sohan per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Sohan in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Sohan becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Sohan is declining: down 2,199 places since 2020, to #4,275 in 2025. It peaked at #1,410 in 2004.

Is Sohan a good choice for a distinctive name?

Sohan is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Sohan a popular baby name in the United States?

Sohan does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Sohan is a distinctive choice, ranked #4275 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Sohan in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Sohan

Sohan has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 1613 places in five years. It was most popular in 2004 at #1410 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1998.

Sohan is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Sohan in their class.