Solon
Every Solon since 1880 — 1,351 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Solon
Solon is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #13,627 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 1,351 American babies have been named Solon. Its peak came in 1916, when 33 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1910s.
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 Solon stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Solon year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | #13,627 |
| 2024 | 11 | #7,685 |
| 2023 | 7 | #10,652 |
| 2022 | 5 | #14,058 |
| 2021 | 5 | #13,810 |
| 2020 | 6 | #11,832 |
| 2019 | 9 | #8,778 |
| 2018 | 12 | #7,068 |
| 2017 | 10 | #8,058 |
| 2016 | 8 | #9,548 |
| 2015 | 8 | #9,447 |
| 2014 | 6 | #11,909 |
| 2013 | 15 | #5,881 |
| 2012 | 9 | #8,775 |
| 2011 | 6 | #12,058 |
| 2010 | 9 | #8,692 |
| 2009 | 13 | #6,757 |
| 2008 | 8 | #9,734 |
| 2007 | 14 | #6,215 |
| 2006 | 14 | #6,050 |
| 2005 | 7 | #9,994 |
| 2004 | 14 | #5,751 |
| 2003 | 12 | #6,200 |
| 2002 | 11 | #6,466 |
| 2001 | 7 | #9,100 |
| 2000 | 12 | #5,860 |
| 1995 | 5 | #10,116 |
| 1990 | — | — |
| 1985 | 6 | #6,422 |
| 1980 | 8 | #4,877 |
| 1975 | 7 | #4,727 |
| 1970 | 10 | #3,249 |
| 1965 | 7 | #3,505 |
| 1960 | 10 | #2,845 |
| 1955 | 8 | #3,172 |
| 1950 | 8 | #2,994 |
| 1945 | 13 | #2,000 |
| 1940 | 11 | #2,305 |
| 1935 | 13 | #2,115 |
| 1930 | 23 | #1,557 |
| 1925 | 29 | #1,387 |
| 1920 | 24 | #1,587 |
| 1915 | 26 | #1,336 |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | 6 | #1,217 |
| 1900 | 8 | #1,041 |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | 5 | #1,083 |
| 1880 | 8 | #739 |
Famous people named Solon
- Solon Politician · -638–-558
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Solon in 2025?
Solon ranked #13,627 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Solon?
1,351 babies have been named Solon in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Solon most popular?
Solon peaked in 1916, when 33 newborns received the name.
Is Solon a boy or girl name?
Solon is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Solon rising or falling?
Solon has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Solon?
Well-known people named Solon include Solon (politician).