Sol
boy name#1145 in 2025Sol entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #256 in 1913, ranks #1145 today — a vintage name making a comeback.
Popularity 1880–2025
#1145
rank today
#256
peak (1913)
184
babies in 2025
comeback
a vintage name making a comeback
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #443 |
| 1890s | #436 |
| 1900s | #369 |
| 1910s | #304 |
| 1920s | #442 |
| 1930s | #890 |
| 1940s | #1406 |
| 1950s | #1824 |
| 1960s | #2238 |
| 1970s | #2096 |
| 1980s | #3326 |
| 1990s | #3821 |
| 2000s | #3173 |
| 2010s | #2431 |
| 2020s | #1319 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Sol has been most popular in CA, NY, TX.
Living bearers
About 2,800 people named Sol are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Sol alive today was born around 1924, making them about 101 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Sol in 2025?
- Sol ranks #1145 among US boy names in 2025, with 184 babies given the name.
- When was the name Sol most popular?
- Sol peaked in 1913, reaching #256 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Sol with classmates?
- Sol will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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