Sohail
4 countries#2730 in England & Wales, 2021Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Sohail was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
779 births recorded 1977–2021 · peaked in 1996 with 83 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
750 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #2730 · peaked in 1996 with 80 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
478 births recorded 1975–2025 · currently #6143 · peaked in 2017 with 19 births
Most common in: California, Texas
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
181 births recorded 1987–2022 · currently #2310 · peaked in 2013 with 14 births
Most common in: Bouches-du-Rhône
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
29 births recorded 1977–1999 · peaked in 1995 with 7 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
England & Wales rank history
Sohail’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | #577 | — |
| 2003 | #519 | ↑58 |
| 2004 | #625 | ↓106 |
| 2005 | #766 | ↓141 |
| 2006 | #984 | ↓218 |
| 2007 | #820 | ↑164 |
| 2008 | #1085 | ↓265 |
| 2009 | #1033 | ↑52 |
| 2010 | #1082 | ↓49 |
| 2011 | #1251 | ↓169 |
| 2012 | #2458 | ↓1207 |
| 2013 | #1706 | ↑752 |
| 2014 | #2459 | ↓753 |
| 2015 | #3004 | ↓545 |
| 2016 | #4810 | ↓1806 |
| 2017 | #2324 | ↑2486 |
| 2018 | #3412 | ↓1088 |
| 2019 | #3937 | ↓525 |
| 2020 | #2404 | ↑1533 |
| 2021 | #2730 | ↓326 |
Frequently asked questions about Sohail
Is Sohail a popular name?
Yes — Sohail currently ranks #2730 among boys’ names in England & Wales as of 2021, based on official birth records.
Is Sohail more common for boys or girls?
Sohail is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official England & Wales birth data.
When was Sohail most popular?
Sohail peaked in 1996 in England & Wales, with 80 recorded births that year.
Is Sohail rising or falling in popularity?
In England & Wales, Sohail’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #305 in 1996 to #2730 in 2021.
How many babies have been named Sohail?
At least 1,438 babies have been recorded with the name Sohail across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Sohail popular in more than one country?
Yes — Sohail appears in official birth records in 4 countries: England & Wales, United States, France, Scotland.
What names are similar in popularity to Sohail?
Based on real 2021 ranking data in England & Wales, names ranked closest to Sohail include Sinclair, Skylan, Sparrow.
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Ranked directly next to Sohail in England & Wales, 2021 — a real popularity match, not a subjective list.