Solange

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A few things about Solange you might not know, from US birth records and Wikipedia. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.

⭐ Famous Solange

Solange Knowles

American singer, songwriter, and actress (born 1986)

Choose Solange and your child shares a first name with Solange Knowles, an American singer, songwriter, and actress. A ready-made answer when someone asks “Solange, like who?” Solange Knowles's Wikipedia article is available in 43 languages, a good sign of just how widely known they are.

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• 👶How commonAbout 1 in every 48,780 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Solange, 33 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Solange would very likely be the only one.
• 📜HistorySolange first shows up in US birth records in 1912, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 113 years since.
• 🏆Best yearIts best year was 2011, when it reached #1,639.
• 🚀TrendSolange has climbed 615 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #4,265. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
• 💬MeaningIn French, Solange means “solemn, religious”.

About the name Solange

Solange is a girl name of French origin meaning “solemn, religious”. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with S and ending in “-nge”. US birth records list Solange for girls from 1912 to 2025, in 88 of those 114 years. Its best year was 2011, when it ranked #1,639 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #4,265, with 33 babies.

Origin:French names