UK boy's name
Sotirios
Masculine Greek name meaning "savior" or "deliverer".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2009. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Sotirios is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Sotirios popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2009 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4527, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2009, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2009 to 2009. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Sotirios is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Sotirios. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2010 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Sotirios ranked #4527 for boys in England and Wales in 2009, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2009, when 3 boys were registered as Sotirios.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Sotirios as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4527
2009
Births in 2009
3
Latest year
Peak year
2009
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Sotirios mean?
The name Sotirios is of Greek origin, derived from the Greek word "sotirios" which means "savior" or "deliverer." It has been used in Greece and by Greek communities around the world for centuries.
The name is believed to have its roots in ancient Greek mythology and religion, where it was associated with gods and heroes who were seen as saviors or protectors. One of the earliest recorded uses of the name can be found in the New Testament of the Bible, where it is used as an epithet for Jesus Christ, who was seen as the savior of humanity.
One of the most famous historical figures with the name Sotirios was Saint Sotirios of Cappadocia, a 4th-century Christian martyr and saint. He was born around 270 AD in Cappadocia, a region in modern-day Turkey, and was executed for his Christian beliefs during the persecution of Christians under the Roman Emperor Diocletian.
Another notable bearer of the name was Sotirios Versidis (1843-1919), a Greek politician and Prime Minister of Greece from 1916 to 1917. He played a crucial role in the political events surrounding Greece's entry into World War I and the establishment of the Second Hellenic Republic.
In the 20th century, Sotirios Kapsaskis (1907-1995) was a prominent Greek composer and conductor. He was known for his contributions to the development of modern Greek music and for his work in promoting Greek cultural heritage.
Sotirios Kyrgiakos (born 1979) is a former Greek professional football player who played as a defender for several clubs in Greece and England, including Liverpool FC and Sunderland AFC.
Sotirios Douvanis (1914-1992) was a Greek poet and writer known for his works exploring themes of love, nature, and the human condition. He was awarded the prestigious National Poetry Prize of Greece in 1991 for his lifetime achievements.
While the name Sotirios has its origins in ancient Greek culture and religion, it has been embraced by Greek communities around the world and has been given to individuals from various backgrounds and professions throughout history.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Sotirios by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Sotirios was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #4527 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Sotirios
- Samuel 108,505
- Sebastian 33,008
- Sam 20,889
- Stanley 16,354
- Sonny 15,028
- Sean 15,006
- Scott 12,587
- Seth 9,841
- Syed 9,050
- Stephen 8,884
- Spencer 8,333
- Steven 6,970
FAQ
Sotirios: questions and answers
How popular is the name Sotirios in the UK right now?
In 2009, Sotirios was ranked #4527 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Sotirios most popular?
The peak year on record was 2009, with 3 babies registered as Sotirios in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Sotirios?
Masculine Greek name meaning "savior" or "deliverer".
How many people are called Sotirios in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Sotirios across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.