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Sojourner

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How to Pronounce Sojourner

Pronounced SOH-jur-nur /ˈsoʊ.dʒɜːr.nər/Medium

Meaning: From the English word sojourner, 'one who stays a while; a temporary resident.' It is inseparable from Sojourner Truth, the abolitionist and women's-rights leader who chose it herself — a name of witness and journey, carried with respect.Low

In 30 seconds: A resonant three-beat word-name: a sojourner is a traveler passing through — and the name of Sojourner Truth (said 'SOH-jur-nur').
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningFrom the English word sojourner, 'one who stays a while; a temporary resident.' It is inseparable from Sojourner Truth, the abolitionist and women's-rights leader who chose it herself — a name of witness and journey, carried with respect.
U.S. rank (2021)#17368 ↘ Falling
2021 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1973
Total births (all-time)≈ 179
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Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 197319702021

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Sojourner is an English word-name, 'a temporary resident; a traveler.' Its dignity is bound to Sojourner Truth, who took the name for a life of testimony. Meaning-rich and resonant (said 'SOH-jur-nur').

It appears only in the rarest tier for U.S. girls. Newly emerging and dignified.

Did you know? Sojourner means 'one who stays a while; a traveler' — the name Isabella Baumfree chose to become Sojourner Truth, the great abolitionist and women's-rights orator. A name of witness, carried with respect.
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Sojourner — English 'sojourner'; Sojourner Truth; handled respectfully

Variations

SojournaSojourneySujourner

Nicknames

SojoJourney

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Sojourner mean?

Sojourner means 'one who stays a while; a temporary resident'. It is the name of Sojourner Truth, the abolitionist and women's-rights leader, carried with respect.

How do you pronounce Sojourner?

It's said SOH-jur-nur /ˈsoʊ.dʒɜːr.nər/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Where does the name Sojourner come from?

It comes from the English word for a traveler or temporary resident, and is bound to Sojourner Truth, who chose it herself.

How popular is Sojourner?

Sojourner is extremely rare for girls in the U.S. — a newly emerging pick.

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