Soul Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationSOHL / /soʊl/English; Latin
Meaning
spirit or essence (English); soul or life (Latin)
Historical & Cultural Background
In English, 'soul' refers to the spiritual or immaterial part of a human being. The Latin origin relates to the concept of life and vitality, often associated with the essence of being.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Soul was first seen in the United States in 2000. Soul has ranked as high as #1331 nationally, which occurred in 2022, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Ohio, and Virginia. In the past 5 years the name Soul has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Soul (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 8 | |
| VA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 6 |
| 2002 | 5 |
| 2003 | 9 |
| 2005 | 6 |
| 2007 | 9 |
| 2008 | 7 |
| 2010 | 10 |
| 2011 | 11 |
| 2012 | 12 |
| 2014 | 12 |
| 2015 | 9 |
| 2016 | 10 |
| 2017 | 7 |
| 2018 | 18 |
| 2019 | 24 |
| 2020 | 30 |
| 2021 | 49 |
| 2022 | 62 |
| 2023 | 45 |
| 2024 | 61 |