Sol
Every Sol since 1880 — 12,382 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Sol
Sol is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #1,151 in 2025 with 184 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 12,382 American babies have been named Sol — about 67% boys and 33% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2025, when 573 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Sol stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Sol year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 389 | #722 | 184 | #1,151 |
| 2024 | 336 | #821 | 186 | #1,138 |
| 2023 | 301 | #892 | 150 | #1,286 |
| 2022 | 335 | #838 | 175 | #1,170 |
| 2021 | 240 | #1,053 | 139 | #1,337 |
| 2020 | 187 | #1,226 | 80 | #1,869 |
| 2019 | 144 | #1,515 | 69 | #2,107 |
| 2018 | 134 | #1,607 | 93 | #1,703 |
| 2017 | 106 | #1,915 | 69 | #2,048 |
| 2016 | 91 | #2,146 | 59 | #2,274 |
| 2015 | 88 | #2,166 | 48 | #2,597 |
| 2014 | 93 | #2,091 | 49 | #2,537 |
| 2013 | 85 | #2,208 | 37 | #3,050 |
| 2012 | 80 | #2,355 | 34 | #3,289 |
| 2011 | 76 | #2,432 | 50 | #2,501 |
| 2010 | 106 | #1,909 | 50 | #2,506 |
| 2009 | 68 | #2,703 | 50 | #2,552 |
| 2008 | 79 | #2,439 | 34 | #3,336 |
| 2007 | 90 | #2,210 | 38 | #3,076 |
| 2006 | 85 | #2,265 | 26 | #3,870 |
| 2005 | 66 | #2,605 | 47 | #2,461 |
| 2004 | 60 | #2,736 | 33 | #3,065 |
| 2003 | 59 | #2,703 | 32 | #3,036 |
| 2002 | 49 | #3,006 | 28 | #3,249 |
| 2001 | 56 | #2,692 | 25 | #3,497 |
| 2000 | 47 | #3,015 | 19 | #4,184 |
| 1995 | 24 | #4,332 | 10 | #5,857 |
| 1990 | 18 | #5,251 | 13 | #4,370 |
| 1985 | 13 | #5,622 | 20 | #2,588 |
| 1980 | 22 | #3,709 | 22 | #2,358 |
| 1975 | 18 | #3,747 | 23 | #2,056 |
| 1970 | 14 | #4,226 | 25 | #1,788 |
| 1965 | 17 | #3,136 | 10 | #2,758 |
| 1960 | 8 | #5,119 | 17 | #2,029 |
| 1955 | — | — | 25 | #1,569 |
| 1950 | — | — | 26 | #1,459 |
| 1945 | — | — | 25 | #1,345 |
| 1940 | — | — | 26 | #1,332 |
| 1935 | — | — | 43 | #979 |
| 1930 | — | — | 97 | #627 |
| 1925 | — | — | 181 | #447 |
| 1920 | — | — | 246 | #380 |
| 1915 | — | — | 272 | #315 |
| 1910 | — | — | 73 | #287 |
| 1905 | — | — | 29 | #403 |
| 1900 | — | — | 28 | #428 |
| 1895 | — | — | 24 | #396 |
| 1890 | — | — | 14 | #531 |
| 1885 | — | — | 26 | #342 |
| 1880 | — | — | 12 | #559 |
Famous people named Sol
- Sol LeWitt Painter · 1928–2007
- Sol Campbell Soccer player · b. 1974
- Sol Plaatje Politician · 1876–1932
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Sol in 2025?
Sol ranked #1,151 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 184 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Sol?
12,382 babies have been named Sol in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Sol most popular?
Sol peaked in 2025, when 573 newborns received the name.
Is Sol a boy or girl name?
Sol is used for both: about 33% of babies named Sol have been girls and 67% boys.
Is the name Sol rising or falling?
Sol is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Sol?
Well-known people named Sol include Sol LeWitt (painter), Sol Campbell (soccer player), Sol Plaatje (politician).