Solange Girl

Popularity: #915 · Trend: ↘ Falling

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

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Solange, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

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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.

SoleilSoleSoleaSoleinaSoleya

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Solange was first seen in the United States in 1912.

Solange has ranked as high as #2902 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.

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 Total Births Girl
2025 33 33
2024 16 16
2023 21 21
2022 20 20
2021 31 31
2020 26 26
2019 31 31
2018 30 30
2017 30 30
2016 32 32
2015 35 35
2014 41 41
2013 51 51
2012 70 70
2011 131 131
2010 123 123
2009 32 32
2008 37 37
2007 28 28
2006 32 32
2005 33 33
2004 36 36
2003 43 43
2002 31 31
2001 30 30
2000 20 20
1999 13 13
1998 20 20
1997 14 14
1996 17 17
1995 12 12
1994 20 20
1993 25 25
1992 24 24
1991 23 23
1990 28 28
1989 14 14
1988 11 11
1987 16 16
1986 21 21
1985 20 20
1984 25 25
1983 14 14
1982 11 11
1981 20 20
1980 13 13
1979 14 14
1978 8 8
1977 5 5
1976 16 16
1975 8 8
1973 11 11
1972 6 6
1971 14 14
1970 7 7
1969 8 8
1968 7 7
1967 7 7
1966 8 8
1964 7 7
1963 11 11
1962 5 5
1961 6 6
1960 5 5
1957 5 5
1956 7 7
1952 5 5
1947 5 5
1946 6 6
1940 5 5
1936 6 6
1933 8 8
1932 5 5
1930 9 9
1929 7 7
1928 9 9
1927 6 6
1926 6 6
1925 7 7
1923 12 12
1922 5 5
1921 5 5
1920 9 9
1919 6 6
1915 6 6
1914 7 7
1913 5 5
1912 5 5

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. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
FL 5
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