Sohrab is an ancient Persian male given name, derived from the Avestan language's "Haoθraoθa" meaning 'burning'. It has been popular among Iranians throughout history and is often used by those of Zoroastrian faith. The name Sohrab gained significant literary prominence through the epic poem "Shahnameh" written by Ferdowsi, where it is borne by the tragic hero of the same name. In Arabic script, the name is typically written سوهراب.
The name Sohrab experienced a steady increase in popularity from the late 1980s to the mid-1990s, peaking at 8 births in 1995. However, it has since maintained a consistent but lower level of usage, with an average of around 5 births per year between 2001 and 2023, except for brief spikes in 2004 and 2022. Overall, there were a total of 85 babies named Sohrab born between 1980 and 2023.