Sojourner
Meaningtemporary resident · English
- US rank
- #14,942
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #4,871 in 1973
5 babies were named Sojourner in the US in 2025. It has dropped 1,489 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1970–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Sojourner you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 322,581 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Sojourner, 5 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Sojourner would very likely be the only one.
- HistorySojourner first shows up in US birth records in 1970, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 55 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1973, when it ranked #4,871. Today it's #14,942, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendSojourner has slipped 1,489 places over the last five years and now sits at #14,942. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningIn English, Sojourner means “temporary resident”.
About the name Sojourner
Sojourner is a girl name of American origin meaning “temporary resident”. It has 9 letters and 3 syllables, starting with S and ending in “-ner”. US birth records list Sojourner for girls from 1970 to 2025, in 30 of those 56 years. Its best year was 1973, when it ranked #4,871 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #14,942, with 5 babies.
Origin:American names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 2.4 | 416,667 girls |
| 1980s | 0.6 | 1,612,903 girls |
| 1990s | 2.0 | 497,512 girls |
| 2000s | 2.0 | 507,614 girls |
| 2010s | 2.7 | 369,004 girls |
| 2020s | 1.6 | 612,245 girls |
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- Unisex name: Kinsley · king's meadow
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- Unisex name: Brooklyn · from Brooklyn, New York
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- Unisex name: Stevie · crown
Questions about the name Sojourner
What does the name Sojourner mean?
Sojourner means “temporary resident” in English.
What is the origin of the name Sojourner?
Sojourner has American roots in our records. Other American names include Lainey, Daisy, Josie.
Is Sojourner a boy or girl name?
Sojourner is a girl name.
How popular is the name Sojourner?
Sojourner ranked #14,942 for US girls in 2025, given to 5 babies. Its best year was 1973 (#4,871).