Sol
Sol is a girl's name of Spanish origin.
Meaning
Sun.
Origin and history
Sol is a gender-neutral name of Spanish and Latin origin meaning 'sun'. It is also used as a short form for names like Soledad or Solomon. In recent years, it has seen a notable rise in popularity in the United States as a short, nature-inspired name.
Popularity in the United States
4,097 babies in the United States have been named Sol since 1880. It ranks #2755 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #859.
States where it is most popular
- CA (32.8 %)
- TX (23.4 %)
- NY (10.5 %)
- FL (8.8 %)
- AZ (5.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 22 |
| 1960-1970 | 109 |
| 1970-1980 | 162 |
| 1980-1990 | 125 |
| 1990-2000 | 229 |
| 2000-2010 | 659 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,003 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,788 |
Famous people named Sol
- Sol Gabetta: Cellist, Musician
Fun facts
- Sol is the direct Latin word for the Sun and the personification of the Sun in Roman mythology.
- The name has gained significant momentum in the United States during the 2020s as concise, nature-themed names trend upward.