Soleil Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationso-LAY / /səˈleɪ/French; Latin
Meaning
French: sun; Latin: solar
Historical & Cultural Background
Soleil is a French word meaning 'sun' and is often used as a given name for girls. The name reflects a bright and cheerful connotation, symbolizing warmth and positivity. In French culture, names inspired by nature are quite popular, and Soleil fits this trend. The name has gained some popularity in English-speaking countries as well, particularly in recent years.
Trend Summary
Soleil has seen a gradual increase in popularity in the United States over the past two decades.
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International Variants
- Soleil (French)
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Soleil was first seen in the United States in 1981. Soleil has ranked as high as #1030 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in California, New York, Florida, Texas, and New Jersey. In the past 5 years the name Soleil has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Soleil (2024)
State | Births | Share |
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CA | 74 | |
FL | 39 | |
TX | 30 | |
NY | 22 | |
AZ | 12 | |
NJ | 12 | |
IL | 11 | |
PA | 10 | |
GA | 10 | |
NC | 9 | |
MA | 8 | |
MD | 8 | |
SC | 6 | |
CO | 6 | |
NV | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
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1981 | 7 |
1984 | 6 |
1985 | 29 |
1986 | 19 |
1987 | 18 |
1988 | 12 |
1989 | 29 |
1990 | 21 |
1991 | 20 |
1992 | 16 |
1993 | 22 |
1994 | 16 |
1995 | 27 |
1996 | 24 |
1997 | 24 |
1998 | 32 |
1999 | 71 |
2000 | 90 |
2001 | 97 |
2002 | 128 |
2003 | 142 |
2004 | 119 |
2005 | 102 |
2006 | 154 |
2007 | 195 |
2008 | 203 |
2009 | 192 |
2010 | 195 |
2011 | 190 |
2012 | 179 |
2013 | 171 |
2014 | 153 |
2015 | 113 |
2016 | 137 |
2017 | 133 |
2018 | 158 |
2019 | 208 |
2020 | 192 |
2021 | 258 |
2022 | 268 |
2023 | 265 |
2024 | 332 |