Sohan
Sohan is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin.
Meaning
Handsome, charming, or good-looking.
Origin and history
Sohan is a traditional Indian masculine name derived from Sanskrit. It translates to handsome, charming, or good-looking. While relatively rare in the United States, it maintains steady usage within South Asian American communities.
Popularity in the United States
931 babies in the United States have been named Sohan since 1880. It ranks #3747 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1804.
States where it is most popular
- CA (38.7 %)
- NJ (18.6 %)
- TX (17.1 %)
- IL (11.2 %)
- NY (5.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 5 |
| 1990-2000 | 39 |
| 2000-2010 | 394 |
| 2010-2019 | 370 |
| 2020-2029 | 123 |
Famous people named Sohan
- Sohan Lal Pathak: Revolutionary, Freedom Fighter
Fun facts
- The name stems from the Sanskrit root meaning 'charming' or 'pleasing to look at'.
- It has seen consistent, moderate usage in the U.S. since the late 20th century.