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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Sol — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
All names
Sokhna|Sola
Latin◈ Unisex · 52% boy · 48% girl↑ Rising

◈= unisex (gender-neutral)

Sol

◈

SAHL · 1 syllables

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Girl
#819
↑ Rising
Girl
#819
Popularity score: 32
↑ Rising
Peak
#819 in 2024
5yr
+73 ranks
Velocity
+73
Birth frequency
9.3 per 100,000 births
Boy
#1135
Popularity score: 29
↑↑ Surging
Peak
#1135 in 2024
5yr
+151 ranks
Velocity
+151
Birth frequency
5.2 per 100,000 births

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

BOY
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #1135 · Rising since 2020

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Latin boy names
Sol

Popularity score: 29  ·  SSA Rank: #1135

GIRL
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #819 · Rising since 2020

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Latin girl names
Sol

Popularity score: 32  ·  SSA Rank: #819

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
76
Higher than 76% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑ Rising
+73 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · tm risk
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
80
2 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class

Score Breakdown

Meaning60

Meaningful origin with moderate historical depth.

Trend74

Gaining popularity steadily.

Uniqueness80

Distinctive — unlikely to be the second one in class.

Feasibility30

Notable friction on domains or trademarks.

Name DNA
CelestialNatureLatinUnisex1-syllableShortModernMinimalistAstronomyMusical
Character
radiant warmthbrilliant clarityvital energysteadfast illumination
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Sols

intenseversatiledramaticcommittedrespected
STRONG
High confidence

Sol is a Latin unisex name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #819 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑ Rising · +73 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · tm risk
Popularity:#1135 · rare
Sol at a Glance
Meaning:From the Latin word for 'sun,' Sol is a celestial name symbolizing light, warmth, and radiance. Also used as a musical note in the solfège scale.
Language root:Latin · Romance languages
Peak rank:#819 in 2024
5yr change:+73 ranks
Sex usage:Girl #819 · Boy #1135
Notable bearers
Sol Campbell
English footballer and broadcaster
Sol Hurok
Russian-American impresario and arts promoter
Sol Kyung-gu
South Korean actor (uses Sol as stage name component)
Similar Sound
SaulSoul◈SalSully◈Sole
Similar Style
Kai◈LeoSage◈IrisNova◈Lux◈
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Sol
LunaMilo◈AriaFelixStellaEzraNova◈River◈
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↓ Fading
Leo
Latin · #6518
↓ Fading
Sage◈
English · #146
→ Stable
Iris
Greek · #71
→ Stable
Nova◈
Latin · #39
→ Stable
Lux◈
Latin · #2803
↓ Fading
Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Sol illustration
Name Intelligence
Sol · Overview
Summary

Sol is a Latin unisex name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #819 in the US in 2024.

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Sol scores 76/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Rising steadily
Rank has moved 73 positions in the last year. Consistent upward trajectory.
Works for any sex
52% boy · 48% girl. A genuinely unisex name is rare at this level of distinctiveness.
Celestial · Nature · Modern character
Sol carries a cool, grounded quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
sol.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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