Is Marisol a boy's or girl's name?

Marisol is primarily a girl's name. It is also used as a boy's name, with 315 recorded births.

When was Marisol most popular?

Marisol reached its peak popularity in 1996 with 1,190 births that year. It is currently ranked #739 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Marisol?

Marisol is currently ranked #739 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 34,610 babies since 1953.

Marisol

A familiar Spanish name with steady appeal.

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#739▲ 45in 2024

Meaning & Origin

a female given name

Marisol is a girl's and boy's baby name of Spanish origin, a compound of Mar (sea) and Sol (sun) — meaning 'sea and sun' or a contracted form of María de la Soledad ('Mary of Solitude,' a title of the Virgin Mary). The name combines the two most powerful natural forces of the Mediterranean world.

Marisol carries the warmth of Spanish coastal sunshine in every syllable. With over 34,000 U.S. births, it is a deeply established name in Latino communities. American Girl's Marisol Luna character brought it to a generation of children. It has a flowing, four-syllable musicality and a meaning that is simply radiant.

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Popularity Over Time

Marisol was #396 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #739, but its charm endures.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Marisol
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	1,651	#840	▼
2010s	3,563	#817	▼
2000s	7,853	#397	▲
1990s	7,566	#362	▲
1980s	5,575	#409	▼
1970s	6,291	#362	▲
1960s	2,038	#956	▲
1950s	73	#4194	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(72 years, 1953–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Marisol
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	380	#739	+21 (5.8%)
2023	359	#784	+17 (5.0%)
2022	342	#820	+33 (10.7%)
2021	309	#882	+48 (18.4%)
2020	261	#977	+3 (1.2%)
2019	258	#1001	-28 (-9.8%)
2018	286	#935	+36 (14.4%)
2017	250	#1035	-42 (-14.4%)
2016	292	#939	-42 (-12.6%)
2015	334	#840	-10 (-2.9%)
2014	344	#810	-2 (-0.6%)
2013	346	#790	-50 (-12.6%)
2012	396	#711	-109 (-21.6%)
2011	505	#577	-47 (-8.5%)
2010	552	#531	-104 (-15.9%)
2009	656	#473	-58 (-8.1%)
2008	714	#444	-81 (-10.2%)
2007	795	#412	-226 (-22.1%)
2006	1,021	#321	+92 (9.9%)
2005	929	#340	+154 (19.9%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Marisol as a Boy's Name

While overwhelmingly a girl's name, Marisol has also been given to 315 boys in the U.S. since 1966.

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Current rank

315

Total births

1985

Peak year

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Frequently Asked

Can Marisol be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Marisol is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name, it currently ranks #739. As a boy's name, it is not currently in the top rankings.

Marisol has two lives

Marisol, the baby name

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Marisol, the pet name

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6 pets

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Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1953–2024) · Methodology