How Many People Are Named Soleil?
Complete statistics for the name Soleil: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Soleil means 'sun' in French, making it a radiant choice for a name. That's only 1 in 69,369 Americans who share it, making it very rare indeed. The peak year was 2024, with 341 births, showing its rising popularity among younger generations.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 9 symbolizes humanitarianism and spiritual enlightenment.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 14All 4,797 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: 2024Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Soleil Through the Generations
Soleil has seen a surge in popularity, particularly among the younger generation, with 94% of people named Soleil being under 30 years old. This modern name has gained traction since its peak year in 2024, when 341 babies were given this name. As of today, there are 4,757 people named Soleil living in the United States, with most falling within the under-30 age bracket, indicating a strong preference for this name among new parents.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Soleil's French roots
📄 About the Name Soleil
How Many People Have the Name Soleil?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 4,757 people in the United States currently share the name Soleil. That works out to roughly 1 in every 69,369 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Soleil a Common or Rare Name?
Soleil 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 Soleil Mean?
Soleil means "sun" and comes from French origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Soleil in SSA data, approximately 1% are male and 99% are female.
When Was Soleil Most Popular?
The name Soleil reached peak popularity in 2024, with 341 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
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 Soleil?
Approximately 4,757 people named Soleil live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 4,797. That works out to roughly 1 in 69,369 Americans.
Is Soleil a rare name?
Soleil is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 69,369 Americans has this name.
What does the name Soleil mean?
Soleil means "sun" and comes from French origins.
Is Soleil more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 1% of people named Soleil are male and 99% are female.
When was Soleil most popular?
Soleil peaked in 2024 with 341 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
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.