How Many People Are Named Sohail?

Complete statistics for the name Sohail: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Sohail
Very Rare
Arabic

Sohail means 'fortunate' and is a name with deep Arabic roots. Only 452 people named Sohail live in the US today, making up just 1 in 730,472 Americans. It peaked in popularity in 2017 with 19 births, showing its status as a rising, modern name.

~1,496
Living in US
1 in 221,557
Americans
2017
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Fortunate
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Fortunate Hopeful Ambitious Resilient
1
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 1 represents leadership and independence.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

254,468
Worldwide Bearers
#4,130
Global Rank
🇵🇰 Pakistan
165,048
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
47,675
🇮🇳 India
13,726
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
9,348
🇬🇧 England
2,828
🇸🇩 Sudan
2,776
🇺🇸 United States
2,695
🇨🇦 Canada
1,249
🇶🇦 Qatar
1,114
🇴🇲 Oman
840

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
452 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 23
323
Would be under 30 (70%)
140
Would be 30–60 (30%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 463 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2017

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
79
Classic Feel
15
Modern Appeal
100
International
100

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Sohail Through the Generations

Sohail, a name rooted in Arabic meaning 'fortunate', has seen a steady rise in usage over recent years. With only 452 individuals bearing this name in the United States, it stands out as a very rare choice. The majority of those named Sohail are under 30, indicating its modern appeal among younger generations. Born in 2017, the peak year for Sohail saw 19 births, reflecting its growing popularity. Today, the average age of someone named Sohail is 23, with most falling within the under-30 bracket, suggesting it's a name increasingly favored by parents looking for something unique yet meaningful.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 26

✨ Similar Names to Sohail

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Sohail's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Sohail

How Many People Have the Name Sohail?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,496 people in the United States currently share the name Sohail. That works out to roughly 1 in every 221,557 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Sohail a Common or Rare Name?

Sohail is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Sohail Mean?

Sohail means "fortunate" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Sohail in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Sohail Most Popular?

The name Sohail reached peak popularity in 2017, with 19 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Sohail?

Approximately 1,496 people named Sohail live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,496. That works out to roughly 1 in 221,557 Americans.

Is Sohail a rare name?

Sohail is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 221,557 Americans has this name.

What does the name Sohail mean?

Sohail means "fortunate" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Sohail more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Sohail are male and 0% are female.

When was Sohail most popular?

Sohail peaked in 2017 with 19 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US1,496
All-Time Births1,496
1 in X1 in 221,557
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age23
Peak Year2017
World Rank#4,130
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.