Sorrel
Meaningreddish-brown · English
- US rank
- #9,457
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #8,423 in 1973
10 babies were named Sorrel in the US in 2025. It has climbed 5,631 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1973–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Sorrel you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 161,290 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Sorrel, 10 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Sorrel would very likely be the only one.
- HistorySorrel first shows up in US birth records in 1973, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 52 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1973, when it reached #8,423.
- TrendSorrel has climbed 5,631 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #9,457. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn English, Sorrel means “reddish-brown”.
About the name Sorrel
Sorrel is a girl name of French origin meaning “reddish-brown”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with S and ending in “-rel”. US birth records list Sorrel for girls from 1973 to 2025, in 18 of those 53 years. Its best year was 1973, when it ranked #8,423 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #9,457, with 10 babies.
Origin:French names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0.5 | 2,058,824 girls |
| 1990s | 0.9 | 1,098,901 girls |
| 2000s | 1.2 | 813,008 girls |
| 2010s | 2.2 | 462,963 girls |
| 2020s | 3.1 | 322,581 girls |
Other spellings of Sorrel
More French girl names
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Girl name: Evelyn · possibly desired
- Girl name: Violet · violet flower
- Girl name: Camila · temple attendant
- Girl name: Ellie · possibly light
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Unisex name: Avery · elf counsel
- Girl name: Eloise · possibly healthy, wide
Questions about the name Sorrel
What does the name Sorrel mean?
Sorrel means “reddish-brown” in English.
What is the origin of the name Sorrel?
Sorrel has French roots in our records. Other French names include Charlotte, Evelyn, Violet.
Is Sorrel a boy or girl name?
Sorrel is a girl name.
How popular is the name Sorrel?
Sorrel ranked #9,457 for US girls in 2025, given to 10 babies. Its best year was 1973 (#8,423).