Sol
Gender: Unisex
Meaning: Sun — radiant warmth and life-giving energy
Origin: Spanish/Latin/Hebrew
Popularity: Ranked #722 in 2025 with 389 babies born.
History: Sol surged in the 2020s as a Spanish name meaning 'sun.' In a country that stretches from Alaska to Florida, the sun means different things everywhere. Sol represents the Hispanic naming influence bringing warmth and light to American nurseries. Three letters of pure solar energy.
Name length: 3 letters
How common is Sol? About 1 in 5,809 babies born in 2025 were named Sol, or roughly 1.6 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Sol
What does the name Sol mean?
Sol means “Sun — radiant warmth and life-giving energy” from Spanish/Latin/Hebrew roots.
What is the origin of the name Sol?
Sol has Spanish/Latin/Hebrew origin. The traditional meaning is “Sun — radiant warmth and life-giving energy”.
How popular is Sol?
Sol ranked #722 in 2025 — given to 389 babies that year.
When was Sol most popular?
Sol peaked in 2025 with 389 babies registered that year.
Is Sol a boy or girl name?
Sol is used for both boys and girls. In the records, about 67% of Sols are boys and 33% are girls.
Is the name Sol rising or falling in popularity?
Sol has risen 502 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #1224 in 2020 to #722 in 2025.
How long has Sol been recorded?
Sol appears in birth records across 146 years — from 1880 through 2025.