Sol
Girl name · #722 in 2025 · Distinctive
How old is the name Sol? In official American birth records, Sol has been tracked continuously since 1953, giving it 72 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 389 baby girls were named Sol, placing it at #722 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #2152, so the name has been rising over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 4,627 girls born in 2025 was named Sol.
The 72-year story
Sol first appears in the Social Security records in 1953, when 5 girls received the name. Its all-time peak is essentially right now: 2025, with 389 babies and a rank of #722. Names at their peak can keep climbing — or be one trend cycle from the long slide that eventually hits most popular names. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Babies named Sol per year. Source: Official national birth records.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Sol against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Sol in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Sol is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "distinctive". That middle band is the sweet spot many parents hunt for: recognizable without being everywhere.
Where Sol is most common
Geography matters for names, and Sol is no exception. Adjusted for how many girls are born in each state, Sol is most common in AZ (0.9 per 1,000), UT (0.6 per 1,000), CA (0.6 per 1,000), CO (0.5 per 1,000), TX (0.4 per 1,000) — against a national average of about 0.3 per 1,000 girls. These are per-capita rates, so they show where Sol is a genuine regional favorite rather than just where the most babies are born.
Names like Sol
Statistically, parents drawn to Sol tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Soleil, Siya, Sia, Safa, and Sama.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Sol | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 389 | #722 |
| 2024 | 336 | #821 |
| 2023 | 301 | #891 |
| 2022 | 335 | #837 |
| 2021 | 240 | #1051 |
| 2020 | 187 | #1224 |
| 2019 | 144 | #1508 |
| 2018 | 134 | #1595 |
| 2017 | 106 | #1902 |
| 2016 | 91 | #2129 |
| 2015 | 88 | #2152 |
| 2014 | 93 | #2081 |
| 2013 | 85 | #2187 |
| 2012 | 80 | #2336 |
| 2011 | 76 | #2416 |
| 2010 | 106 | #1897 |
| 2009 | 68 | #2672 |
| 2008 | 79 | #2419 |
| 2007 | 90 | #2198 |
| 2006 | 85 | #2248 |
| 2005 | 66 | #2580 |
| 2004 | 60 | #2711 |
| 2003 | 59 | #2673 |
| 2002 | 49 | #2976 |
| 2001 | 56 | #2663 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Sol?
In official American birth records, the name Sol first appeared in 1953 (over 72 years ago), when 5 newborn girls received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 72 years.
Is Sol a popular girl name?
Sol ranked #722 among girls in 2025 with 389 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #2152.
When was the name Sol most popular?
Sol peaked in 2025, when 389 American girls received the name (ranked #722 that year). That peak is current — the name is at or near its all-time high right now.
How rare is the name Sol?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 4,627 newborn American girls was named Sol. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "distinctive".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.