How Many People Are Named Sole?

Complete statistics for the name Sole: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Sole
Very Rare
Latin

Sole means 'sole' in Latin, fitting for its very rare status among female names. Only 537 people in the US today share this name, making up just 1 in 614,067 Americans. The majority of Sole's bearers are under 30, highlighting its modern appeal.

~1,573
Living in US
1 in 210,712
Americans
2000
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Sole
🌐
Origin
Latin
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 6
Personality Traits
Unique Contemporary Strong
6
Life Path Number

Life-path number 6 symbolizes harmony, responsibility, and nurturing.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

5,201
Worldwide Bearers
#93,867
Global Rank
🇮🇩 Indonesia
869
🇮🇳 India
852
🇨🇮 Ivory Coast
783
🇪🇸 Spain
360
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
317
🇦🇷 Argentina
257
🇺🇸 United States
221
🇰🇭 Cambodia
129
🇨🇩 DR Congo
116
🇮🇹 Italy
112

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
537 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 16
542
Would be under 30 (100%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 542 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2000

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
81
Classic Feel
22
Modern Appeal
98
International
94

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Sole Through the Generations

Sole reached its peak popularity in 2000 with 46 births, but since then, its usage has been declining. Today, all 542 individuals named Sole are under 30 years old, indicating that it's a genuinely modern name. With an average age of 16, Sole stands out as a contemporary choice, favored by younger parents looking for unique names.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 29
New York 23
New Jersey 6
Pennsylvania 6

✨ Similar Names to Sole

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Sole's Latin roots

📄 About the Name Sole

How Many People Have the Name Sole?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,573 people in the United States currently share the name Sole. That works out to roughly 1 in every 210,712 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Sole a Common or Rare Name?

Sole is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Sole Mean?

Sole means "sole" and comes from Latin origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Sole in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Sole Most Popular?

The name Sole reached peak popularity in 2000, with 46 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Sole?

Approximately 1,573 people named Sole live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,573. That works out to roughly 1 in 210,712 Americans.

Is Sole a rare name?

Sole is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 210,712 Americans has this name.

What does the name Sole mean?

Sole means "sole" and comes from Latin origins.

Is Sole more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Sole are male and 100% are female.

When was Sole most popular?

Sole peaked in 2000 with 46 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US1,573
All-Time Births1,573
1 in X1 in 210,712
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age16
Peak Year2000
World Rank#93,867
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.