Girasol
A girl's name of Spanish origin with 44 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
A fire opal.
Girasol is a girl's baby name of Spanish origin meaning 'sunflower' — from girar (to turn) and sol (sun), literally 'turn towards the sun.' The sunflower's heliotropism — turning to follow the sun — has made it a universal symbol of devotion, loyalty, and seeking the light.
Rare and radiant, Girasol is a botanical name that carries its meaning literally in its construction — a name that turns toward the sun, full of warmth, light, and natural beauty.
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Girasol first shows up in U.S. Social Security records in 2020. A twenty-first-century entry, Girasol belongs to the newest generation of American names — often coined, blended, or borrowed from international sources.
Its Spanish classification suggests a path from spanish linguistic traditions into American usage, though the specific route — whether through immigration, literature, or cultural exchange — would require deeper historical research.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Girasol has 5+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2020.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 44 | — |
The Story of Girasol
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2023, Girasol is a fresh, modern favorite. Girls named Girasol are most likely born between 2020 and 2024.
How rare is Girasol?
Only about 1 in every 450,000 babies born in 2024 was named Girasol — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2020, peaked in the 2020s with 44 births that decade.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(5 years, 2020–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 8 | #11406 |
| 2023 | 11 | #9197 |
| 2022 | 10 | #9942 |
| 2021 | 10 | #9812 |
| 2020 | 5 | #15926 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2020–2024