Boy · #12,230 in 2026

Sohrab

Sohrāb or Suhrāb is a legendary warrior in Ferdowsi’s Shahnameh, best known for the tragedy of Rostam and Sohrab. He is the son of the Iranian hero Rostam and Tahmineh, daughter of the king of Samangan. The episode is one of the most famous in Persian epic: Rostam fatally wounds Sohrab in single combat, and only after the blow is struck do father and son recognize each other.

Current Rank
#12,230
Peak Rank
#6,408 (1995)
Total Babies
85
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1980
First Year
2023
Last Year
1995
Peak Year
#6408
Peak Rank
85
Total Count
15
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Sohrab

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Sohrāb or Suhrāb is a legendary warrior in Ferdowsi’s Shahnameh, best known for the tragedy of Rostam and Sohrab. He is the son of the Iranian hero Rostam and Tahmineh, daughter of the king of Samangan. The episode is one of the most famous in Persian epic: Rostam fatally wounds Sohrab in single combat, and only after the blow is struck do father and son recognize each other.

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Etymology
Claims that the name Sohrab means “hot red water” (analogous to sorkh-āb ) or “beautiful, illustrious face” appear in some modern discussions but lack consistent sourcing in specialist reference works; such statements should be supported by reliable linguistic sources if retained. [ citation needed ]

The Story of Sohrab

Sohrab first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1980, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1995, when 8 Sohrabs were born — ranking #6,408 that year. As of 2026, Sohrab ranks #12,230 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 85 Sohrabs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Sohrab

Phonetically similar names — useful when Sohrab is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

  • Scrab
  • Sarb
  • Sorb
  • Sorry
  • Sorrow
  • Strap
  • Scrub
  • Scrap
  • Scribe
  • Sari
  • Sirup
  • Scrib

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Sohrab

What does the name Sohrab mean?
Sohrāb or Suhrāb is a legendary warrior in Ferdowsi’s Shahnameh, best known for the tragedy of Rostam and Sohrab. He is the son of the Iranian hero Rostam and Tahmineh, daughter of the king of Samangan. The episode is one of the most famous in Persian epic: Rostam fatally wounds Sohrab in single combat, and only after the blow is struck do father and son recognize each other.
How popular is Sohrab in 2026?
In 2026, Sohrab ranks #12,230 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Sohrab most popular?
Sohrab reached its peak popularity in 1995, ranking #6,408 that year with 8 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Sohrab most popular?
Sohrab has historically been most popular in California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Sohrab.
Is Sohrab a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Sohrab is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Sohrab?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Sohrab include Tecumseh, Rosemond, Dalas. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Sohrab

Sohrab is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1980 and has accumulated 85 births in the dataset. Sohrab's peak popularity came in 1995 when it ranked #6,408. Use the chart and map above to compare Sohrab's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.