Soleil

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

• 👶How commonAbout 1 in every 4,490 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Soleil, 358 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Soleil would very likely be the only one.
• 📜HistorySoleil first shows up in US birth records in 1981, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 44 years since.
• 🏆Best yearSoleil is at its all-time high right now: #756 in 2025.
• 📈Then vs nowSoleil is 4.5× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 20,161 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 4,490.
• 🚀TrendSoleil has climbed 442 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #756. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
• 📍Where it's lovedSoleil is most popular in Hawaii, where it ranks #136, followed by Rhode Island (#150) and Connecticut (#322). It's in the top 1,000 in 21 states.
• 💬MeaningIn French, Soleil means “sun”. Our records link it to French and Spanish roots.

About the name Soleil

Soleil is a girl name of French and Spanish origin meaning “sun”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with S and ending in “-eil”. US birth records list Soleil for girls from 1981 to 2025, in 43 of those 45 years. Its best year was 2025, when it ranked #756 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #756, with 358 babies.

Origin:French namesSpanish names