Sorrel
Pronunciation: [ s-AWR-uhl ]
Sorrel is a girl baby name. Ranked #34,550 in the US, popular nicknames include Sor, Soy, and Sorie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
Sorrel first appeared in US Social Security records in 1973.
Over 102 babies have been named Sorrel in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Sorrel is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #34,550 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #34,550
- Total SSA Count
- 6
Nicknames
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About the Name Sorrel
Sorrel is a girl name .
Sorrel is currently ranked #34,550 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Sorrel include Sor, Soy, Sorie, and Sorrie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
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