The first name Sol

In 2025, 49 boys were named Sol, making it the 716th most popular boys’ name. It peaked in 2000, with 67 births (#356).

Office for National Statistics; years with fewer than three births are not published and show as zero. Compare Sol with other names.

In 2025, 389 girls born in the United States were named Sol, the 722nd most popular girls’ name that year.

US Social Security Administration, from applications for a Social Security card. A name is only published for a year when at least five babies were given it, so quieter years show as zero.

• Sol Campbell
  English footballer and manager (born 1974)
• Sol Bamba
  Football player and manager (1985–2024)
• Sol LeWitt
  American artist (1928-2007)
• Sol Gabetta
  Argentine cellist, born 1981
• Sol Lesser
  American film producer (1890–1980)
• Sol Spiegelman
  American molecular biologist (1914-1983)
• Sol Rodriguez
  Argentine actress, born 1990
• Sol C. Siegel
  American film producer (1903-1982)
• Sol Tolchinsky
  Canadian basketball player (1929-2020)
• Sol Kaplan
  American film and television music composer (1919-1990)
• Sol Star
  Businessman of the Old West (1840–1917)

• Quincy
• Juno
• Augustine
• Valentine
• Clemence
• Aster
• Peregrine
• Ora
• Janus
• Bonaventure
• Temple
• Oral
• Fido
• Laurice

All 381 names of Latin origin

What does the name Sol mean?

Borrowed from Latin Sōl.

What is the origin of the name Sol?

Borrowed from Latin Sōl.

How popular is the name Sol?

In 2025, 49 boys born in England and Wales were named Sol, ranking 716th. Its peak was 2000, with 67 births.

Is Sol a boy's or a girl's name?

Both. Of the 12,382 US babies named Sol since 1880, 33% were girls and 67% boys.

When was Sol most popular?

2025 in the United States, when 389 babies were named Sol, its highest rank at 722nd.

How do you pronounce Sol?

Sol is /soʊl/, one syllable.

Is Sol also a surname?

Yes. Sol is used as a surname as well as a first name; its surname page has the origin and how many people carry it.