Sojourner
Pronunciation: [ s-OHJ-ern-er ]
Sojourner is a girl baby name. Ranked #62,290 in the US, popular nicknames include Soj, Soy, and Sojie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
Sojourner first appeared in US Social Security records in 1970.
Over 179 babies have been named Sojourner in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Sojourner is past its peak , currently ranked #62,290 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #62,290
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Sojourner
Sojourner is a girl name .
Sojourner is currently ranked #62,290 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Sojourner include Soj, Soy, Sojie, and Sojoie. 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)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis