Sorel Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: soh-REL /sɔːˈrɛl/
Origin: French; English
Meaning: French: 'sorel' refers to a reddish-brown color; English: 'sorel' is a term for a type of horse color
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Sorel has French origins, where it is associated with the color reddish-brown. In English, it is often linked to a specific horse color, reflecting a connection to nature and animals.
The name has been used in various contexts, including literature and art, often evoking a sense of warmth and earthiness. Its usage as a given name is relatively modern and may appeal to those seeking unique and nature-inspired names.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Sorel was first seen in the United States in 2021.
Sorel has ranked as high as #20254 nationally, which occurred in 2021, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Sorel has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Sorel is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Sorel was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Sorel.
| Year | Total Births | Girl |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | 5 |
| 2021 | 7 | 7 |
Top States for Sorel
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.
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