Reddish-brown or a perennial herb
Derived from the Old French word 'sorel', it refers to a reddish-brown color often used to describe horses. It is also the name of a tart, lemony herb used in cooking. As a given name, it emerged in the mid-20th century as part of the botanical naming trend.
Less common today
Sorrel isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #9,614 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).
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