US Popularity:21944
Origin:Irish
Other Origin(s):Gaelic
Meaning:Bright; shining
Honor little one's vibrant demeanor with the beautiful Irish name Sorcha. Sorcha is typically feminine and means "bright" or "shining." It has deep Gaelic roots and is derived from the Old Irish word soirche or sorchae, meaning "brightness." The name entered the limelight after Irish actress Sorcha Cusack played Jane Eyre in the 1970s television series. With a name like Sorcha, your pride and joy is sure to light up the room!

How Popular Is The Name Sorcha?

U.S. Births

Overall:Sorcha is currently #21944 in U.S. births
Girl:Sorcha is currently #13239 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
#13239
in 2023
+ 4173
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data

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