Sol

An uncommon Latin pick — distinctive and rare.

Boy's name| Also girlsLatinRising fast Also a pet name
#1135 151in 2024

Meaning & Origin

The Sun, the star orbited by the Earth.

Sol is a girl's and boy's baby name of Latin origin, the Latin word for "sun," and also the Spanish word for the same. It carries the warmth, light, and life-giving energy of the sun itself — one of the most elemental of all name meanings.

Sol has a beautiful simplicity that works across multiple cultures — Latin, Spanish, Hebrew (as a form of Solomon), and Scandinavian. Its three-letter crispness and luminous meaning have made it part of the modern wave of short, nature-inspired names for girls.

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Popularity Over Time

Sol climbed 1929 spots in the last 20 years — from #3064 to #1135.

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Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Sol
DecadeBirthsTrend
2020s728
2010s558
2000s332
1990s181
1980s151
1970s217
1960s142
1950s193
1940s251
1930s534
1920s1,945
1910s2,162
1900s338
1890s196
1880s171

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(145 years, 18802024)
Year-by-year popularity data for the name Sol
YearBirthsRank
2024186#1135
2023149#1286
2022175#1170
2021138#1346
202080#1865
201969#2106
201893#1702
201769#2048
201659#2274
201548#2597
201449#2537
201337#3050
201234#3290
201150#2501
201050#2506
200950#2552
200834#3336
200738#3075
200626#3870
200547#2461

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

Sol as a Girl's Name

Though more common for boys, Sol has a notable history as a girl's name too, with 3,708 births since 1953.

#819
Current rank
3,708
Total births
2024
Peak year
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Frequently Asked

Can Sol be used for both boys and girls?
Yes, Sol is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name, it currently ranks #1135. As a girl's name, it ranks #819.

Sol has two lives

Sol, the baby name
#1135boys
8,099 babies
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Sol, the pet name
#1309pet name
84 pets
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Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (18802024) · Methodology