Total births
122
Boys' name · since 1995
Sohil
Since 1995, U.S. Social Security records show 122 babies named Sohil, peaking in 2000. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 122
- total births
- 1995–2021
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 58%
- born in that decade
Sohil is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 122 have been recorded since 1995.
Social Security Administration records show Sohil recorded 122 times among boys since 1995, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 2000s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1995 to 2021.
- 122 total births
- 1995–2021 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 58% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
122 boys have been named Sohil since 1995, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2021.
- 122
- total births
- 1995–2021
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 58%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
58% of everyone ever named Sohil was born in this single decade.
2000
Single peak year
13 babies were named Sohil in 2000 - its busiest year on record.
Sohil's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Sohil's full recorded timeline at 2002, 44% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 56% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 2006, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2000 peak of 13 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Sohil at a glance
Last recorded 2021Peak year
2000
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1995
Sohil popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1995–2021
- Peak year (2000)
- 13
- Annual births at peak, across 27 years of records
Sohil by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Sohil's strongest decade.
71 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 58% of all-time use.
Sohil births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s
1990s
44 births
- 2000s
2000s
71 births
- 2020s 7
2020s
7 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 71 births (58% of all-time use).
Sohil by state
Where Sohil concentrates geographically, total births since 1995
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 5 | 4.1% |
| #2 | New Jersey | | 5 | 4.1% |
California share of Sohil's total US births 4.1%
Even split
5 of 122 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Sohil? ▼
Sohil has been given to 122 babies in the U.S. since 1995, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2021. 13 babies were born in 2000, its single highest year.
When was Sohil most popular? ▼
Sohil was most popular in the 2000s decade with 71 total births. The single peak year was 2000.
Where is Sohil most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Sohil are California (5 births), New Jersey (5 births).
How long has the name Sohil been used? ▼
Sohil has been recorded in Social Security data since 1995, spanning 27 years of data through 2021.
What names are similar to Sohil? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Soham, Sohan, Sohum, Sohail, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Sohil's data
- Sohil's decade-level peak was the 2000s (71 total births); usage has since declined to 7 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Sohils (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Sohil
Nearby Names Like Sohil
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Sohil
Soham Boy
#5344 1,074 births
Sohan Boy
#4030 931 births
Sohum Boy
#7484 584 births
Sohail Boy
#6276 478 births
Sohaib Boy
#7952 297 births
Compare Sohil side by side: Sohil vs Soham Sohil vs Sohan Sohil vs Sohum
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1995–2021 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Sohil: Baby Name Since 1995 - 122 Births, Peak 2000." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/sohil. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Sohil draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.