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Solstice Girl

Popularity: #933 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationSOL-stiss / /ˈsɒl.stɪs/

Latin; English

Meaning

solstice (Latin); time of the longest or shortest day (English)

Historical & Cultural Background

The term 'solstice' comes from the Latin 'solstitium', which means 'sun standing still', referring to the astronomical events marking the change of seasons. In various cultures, solstices have been celebrated as significant seasonal markers, often associated with festivals and rituals. In English, the name has been adopted more recently, reflecting a growing interest in nature-inspired names. The solstice is also significant in many pagan traditions, symbolizing rebirth and renewal.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Solstice was first seen in the United States in 2005. Solstice has ranked as high as #1343 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in California. In the past 5 years the name Solstice has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Solstice (2013)

StateBirthsShare
CA 5
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
20056
20065
20106
20126
20138
20146
20165
201712
20187
201915
202011
202116
202217
202316
202417