boy's name
Sorley
SOR-lee (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Popularity Top 1000 (Scotland)
- Births on record 115
Scotland
#405
2024 births
Sorley is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2024 it was given to 8 babies in Scotland, ranking #405. It ranks among the top 1,000 names in Scotland.
- Peaked in Scotland in 2021, when 10 babies were given the name.
- It has been rising over the past decade in Scotland.
- Today about 1 in 4,766 babies in Scotland is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1998.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Sorley Over Time
Births per decade in Scotland, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2024.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 3 |
| 2000s | 24 |
| 2010s | 42 |
| 2020s (to 2024) | 42 |
How Popular Is Sorley?
In 2024, Sorley was given to 8 babies in Scotland, ranking #405 that year. It ranks among the top 1,000 names in Scotland.
Where Sorley Is Used
Figures for Scotland leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Sorley
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Sorley Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Sorley over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Sorley
- English SOR-lee
Sibling Names for Sorley
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Sorley — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Sorley
How popular is the name Sorley?
In 2024, Sorley was given to 8 babies in Scotland, ranking #405 that year. It ranks among the top 1,000 names in Scotland.
Is Sorley a girl's or a boy's name?
Sorley is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Sorley?
Sorley has 2 syllables.
When was Sorley most popular?
Sorley peaked in 2021, when 10 babies were given the name. It has been rising over the past decade.
Is Sorley a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Sorley currently ranks #405 in Scotland. It has been rising over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.