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

Solvej is primarily a girl's name.

When was Solvej most popular?

Solvej reached its peak popularity in 2020 with 6 births that year. It is not currently in the top rankings.

How popular is the name Solvej?

Solvej is not currently in the top rankings but has been given to 11 babies in the U.S. since 2020. Its peak was in 2020.

Solvej

An uncommon Old Norse pick — distinctive and rare.

Girl's nameOld NorseNot ranked recently

Rare name

Meaning & Origin

Solvej is a girl's baby name of Old Norse origin meaning 'sun path' or 'sun strength,' from sól (sun) and vegr (path). Immortalized in Edvard Grieg's Peer Gynt suite.

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Popularity Over Time

Solvej has 2+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2020.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Solvej
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	11	#16079	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(2 years, 2020–2023)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Solvej
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2023	5	#17280	-1 (-16.7%)
2020	6	#14877	—

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

Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (2020–2023) · Methodology