Sorrel
2025 SSA
Below 5 births
About Sorrel
Sorrel is a gentle, amber-hued herbal and autumnal name that's used most often to describe the color of a horse. Sorrell is a variant spelling. Both make excellent names for autumn babies and can be used for either gender.
Sorrel for girls#10021 US
A fragrant herbal and color name that could make a sensitive, distinctive choice.
Pronounced SOR-ul.
As of November 2026, Sorrel ranked #10021 for girls in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #9595 for girls in 1973.
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