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Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: so-LAHNJ /səˈlɑ̃ʒ/
Origin: French; Latin
Meaning: French: 'solemn'; Latin: 'sun'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Solange has its roots in the Latin name "Sollemnis," which means "solemn" or "ceremonial." This Latin term evolved through various forms in the early medieval period, eventually leading to the Old French variant "Solange." The name entered the English language through the influence of Norman French after the Norman Conquest of England in the 11th century, becoming more recognized in English-speaking regions by the late medieval period. Historically, the name Solange is most notably associated with Saint Solange, a 9th-century French saint who is venerated in the region of Berry, France.
According to hagiographical accounts, she was a shepherdess who became a martyr after refusing the advances of a local nobleman. Her life and subsequent martyrdom contributed to the name's significance in Christian tradition, particularly in France, where her feast day is celebrated on May 10.
The veneration of saints played a crucial role in the dissemination of names, as many were adopted by families seeking to honor these figures. Culturally, the name Solange has been associated with themes of purity and devotion, reflecting the characteristics attributed to Saint Solange.
The name has also been embraced in various artistic and literary contexts, reinforcing its presence in cultural narratives. In addition, diminutive forms such as "Soleil" (meaning "sun" in French) have emerged, further enriching the name's cultural tapestry.
Overall, Solange carries a historical weight that intertwines linguistic evolution, religious significance, and cultural resonance.
Famous people named Solange
In this section, you will find notable people named Solange. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Solange who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
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Solange Knowles is a singer, songwriter, and actress best known for A Seat at the Table, When I Get Home, and her work with Destiny's Child.
Solange is a visual artist and director best known for her music videos and art installations.
Fictional characters named Solange
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Solange is a fictional character from the video game series Life is Strange. She is a significant character who plays a crucial role in the narrative surrounding the protagonist's journey.
Sibling suggestions
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Similar names
Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Solange. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Solange was first seen in the United States in 1912.
Solange has ranked as high as #1215 nationally, which occurred in 2011, and has been most popular in New York, California, Florida, Texas, and New Jersey.
In the past 5 years the name Solange has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Solange is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Solange was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Solange (2024)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| FL | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Solange.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 16 |
| 2023 | 21 |
| 2022 | 20 |
| 2021 | 31 |
| 2020 | 26 |
| 2019 | 31 |
| 2018 | 30 |
| 2017 | 30 |
| 2016 | 32 |
| 2015 | 35 |
| 2014 | 41 |
| 2013 | 51 |
| 2012 | 70 |
| 2011 | 131 |
| 2010 | 123 |
| 2009 | 32 |
| 2008 | 37 |
| 2007 | 28 |
| 2006 | 32 |
| 2005 | 33 |
| 2004 | 36 |
| 2003 | 43 |
| 2002 | 31 |
| 2001 | 30 |
| 2000 | 20 |
| 1999 | 13 |
| 1998 | 20 |
| 1997 | 14 |
| 1996 | 17 |
| 1995 | 12 |
| 1994 | 20 |
| 1993 | 25 |
| 1992 | 24 |
| 1991 | 23 |
| 1990 | 28 |
| 1989 | 14 |
| 1988 | 11 |
| 1987 | 16 |
| 1986 | 21 |
| 1985 | 20 |
| 1984 | 25 |
| 1983 | 14 |
| 1982 | 11 |
| 1981 | 20 |
| 1980 | 13 |
| 1979 | 14 |
| 1978 | 8 |
| 1977 | 5 |
| 1976 | 16 |
| 1975 | 8 |
| 1973 | 11 |
| 1972 | 6 |
| 1971 | 14 |
| 1970 | 7 |
| 1969 | 8 |
| 1968 | 7 |
| 1967 | 7 |
| 1966 | 8 |
| 1964 | 7 |
| 1963 | 11 |
| 1962 | 5 |
| 1961 | 6 |
| 1960 | 5 |
| 1957 | 5 |
| 1956 | 7 |
| 1952 | 5 |
| 1947 | 5 |
| 1946 | 6 |
| 1940 | 5 |
| 1936 | 6 |
| 1933 | 8 |
| 1932 | 5 |
| 1930 | 9 |
| 1929 | 7 |
| 1928 | 9 |
| 1927 | 6 |
| 1926 | 6 |
| 1925 | 7 |
| 1923 | 12 |
| 1922 | 5 |
| 1921 | 5 |
| 1920 | 9 |
| 1919 | 6 |
| 1915 | 6 |
| 1914 | 7 |
| 1913 | 5 |
| 1912 | 5 |