Sol
Boy name · #1146 in 2025 · Rare
How old is the name Sol? In official American birth records, Sol has been tracked continuously since 1880, giving it 145 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 184 baby boys were named Sol, placing it at #1146 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #2565, so the name has been rising over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 9,783 boys born in 2025 was named Sol.
Babies named Sol per year. Source: Official national birth records.
The 145-year story
Sol first appears in the Social Security records in 1880, when 12 boys received the name. Its peak came in 1918, when 321 boys were named Sol — good for #313 that year. Today's parents encounter it as a name from their grandparents’ generation, which is precisely the vintage window from which names get revived. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Sol against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Sol in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Sol is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Sol will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Sol is most common
Geography matters for names, and Sol is no exception. Adjusted for how many boys are born in each state, Sol is most common in CA (0.2 per 1,000), NY (0.2 per 1,000), FL (0.1 per 1,000), TX (0.1 per 1,000) — against a national average of about 0.1 per 1,000 boys. These are per-capita rates, so they show where Sol is a genuine regional favorite rather than just where the most babies are born.
Names like Sol
Statistically, parents drawn to Sol tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Sylvan, Emil, Ollie, Booker, and Gus.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Sol | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 184 | #1145 |
| 2024 | 186 | #1135 |
| 2023 | 150 | #1283 |
| 2022 | 175 | #1168 |
| 2021 | 139 | #1334 |
| 2020 | 80 | #1849 |
| 2019 | 69 | #2081 |
| 2018 | 93 | #1687 |
| 2017 | 69 | #2032 |
| 2016 | 59 | #2255 |
| 2015 | 48 | #2565 |
| 2014 | 49 | #2516 |
| 2013 | 37 | #2998 |
| 2012 | 34 | #3231 |
| 2011 | 50 | #2478 |
| 2010 | 50 | #2467 |
| 2009 | 50 | #2528 |
| 2008 | 34 | #3286 |
| 2007 | 38 | #3025 |
| 2006 | 26 | #3782 |
| 2005 | 47 | #2433 |
| 2004 | 33 | #3014 |
| 2003 | 32 | #2993 |
| 2002 | 28 | #3188 |
| 2001 | 25 | #3410 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Sol?
In official American birth records, the name Sol first appeared in 1880 (over 145 years ago), when 12 newborn boys received the name. It has over a century of continuous American history.
Is Sol a popular boy name?
Sol ranked #1146 among boys in 2025 with 184 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #2565.
When was the name Sol most popular?
Sol peaked in 1918, when 321 American boys received the name (ranked #313 that year). Since 1918 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Sol?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 9,783 newborn American boys was named Sol. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.