How Many People Are Named Solo?

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

Solo
Very Rare
Italian

Solo means 'alone' in Italian, making it a unique choice. Only 82 people named Solo live in the US today, which means 1 in 4,005,747 Americans have this name. It peaked in 2022 with 14 births, showing it's a modern, newer-generation name.

~1,094
Living in US
1 in 302,970
Americans
2022
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Italian for alone
🌐
Origin
Italian
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Turquoise
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 7
Personality Traits
Independent Confident Unique
7
Life Path Number

It's believed that life-path number 7 represents introspection and spiritual growth.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

57,960
Worldwide Bearers
#16,314
Global Rank
🇲🇬 Madagascar
33,556
🇬🇳 Guinea
3,827
🇲🇱 Mali
1,823
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
1,816
🇹🇿 Tanzania
1,520
🇪🇹 Ethiopia
1,387
🇹🇩 Chad
1,359
🇳🇬 Nigeria
1,358
🇨🇮 Ivory Coast
1,152
🇱🇷 Liberia
1,115

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
82 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 7
83
Would be under 30 (100%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 83 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: 2022

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
52
Classic Feel
5
Modern Appeal
100
International
99

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

📜 Solo Through the Generations

Solo is a name that's seen a slow rise in popularity, especially among younger parents. With only 82 living bearers in the US, it's considered very rare and predominantly male. The majority of people named Solo are under 30, indicating its status as a genuinely modern name. Born in 2022, the peak year saw 14 births, suggesting a growing trend among contemporary families. This name's age distribution shows 83 under-30s, while none are aged between 30 and 60 or over 60, highlighting its recent adoption.

✨ Similar Names to Solo

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Solo's Italian roots

📄 About the Name Solo

How Many People Have the Name Solo?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,094 people in the United States currently share the name Solo. That works out to roughly 1 in every 302,970 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Solo a Common or Rare Name?

Solo 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 Solo Mean?

Solo means "Italian for alone" and comes from Italian origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Solo Most Popular?

The name Solo reached peak popularity in 2022, with 14 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly 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 Solo?

Approximately 1,094 people named Solo live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,094. That works out to roughly 1 in 302,970 Americans.

Is Solo a rare name?

Solo is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 302,970 Americans has this name.

What does the name Solo mean?

Solo means "Italian for alone" and comes from Italian origins.

Is Solo more male or female?

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

When was Solo most popular?

Solo peaked in 2022 with 14 births that year. Current trend: Slowly 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.

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 US1,094
All-Time Births1,094
1 in X1 in 302,970
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age7
Peak Year2022
World Rank#16,314
Male %100%
Female %0%

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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.