Sole
Every Sole since 1999 — 561 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Sole
Sole is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #6,519 in 2025 with 18 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1999, 561 American babies have been named Sole. Its peak came in 2000, when 46 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Sole stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Sole year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 18 | #6,519 |
| 2024 | 17 | #6,898 |
| 2023 | 20 | #6,134 |
| 2022 | 19 | #6,436 |
| 2021 | 20 | #6,145 |
| 2020 | 12 | #8,892 |
| 2019 | 8 | #12,309 |
| 2018 | 10 | #10,467 |
| 2017 | 11 | #9,856 |
| 2016 | 14 | #8,338 |
| 2015 | 9 | #11,717 |
| 2014 | 21 | #6,183 |
| 2013 | 19 | #6,692 |
| 2012 | 15 | #8,165 |
| 2011 | 23 | #5,909 |
| 2010 | 24 | #5,759 |
| 2009 | 29 | #5,070 |
| 2008 | 23 | #6,114 |
| 2007 | 25 | #5,682 |
| 2006 | 23 | #5,878 |
| 2005 | 27 | #4,945 |
| 2004 | 23 | #5,529 |
| 2003 | 32 | #4,205 |
| 2002 | 39 | #3,520 |
| 2001 | 24 | #4,989 |
| 2000 | 46 | #3,063 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Sole in 2025?
Sole ranked #6,519 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 18 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Sole?
561 babies have been named Sole in the United States since 1999, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Sole most popular?
Sole peaked in 2000, when 46 newborns received the name.
Is Sole a boy or girl name?
Sole is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Sole rising or falling?
Sole is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.