Solon Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationSO-lon / /ˈsoʊ.lɒn/Greek
Meaning
wise one
Historical & Cultural Background
Solon was a prominent statesman, lawmaker, and poet in ancient Athens. He is best known for his efforts to legislate against political, economic, and moral decline in Athens. His reforms laid the foundation for Athenian democracy and he is often regarded as one of the Seven Sages of Greece.
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Famous people named Solon
Solon of Athens was an ancient Greek statesman and lawmaker known for his political reforms.
Solon B. Cousins was an American politician who served in the Wisconsin State Assembly.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Solon was first seen in the United States in 1880. Solon has ranked as high as #807 nationally, which occurred in 1916, and has been most popular in Texas, and Tennessee. In the past 5 years the name Solon has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Solon (2009)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 8 |
| 1881 | 12 |
| 1882 | 5 |
| 1884 | 10 |
| 1885 | 5 |
| 1886 | 7 |
| 1887 | 5 |
| 1888 | 6 |
| 1894 | 6 |
| 1896 | 7 |
| 1897 | 5 |
| 1900 | 8 |
| 1902 | 6 |
| 1905 | 6 |
| 1906 | 6 |
| 1907 | 6 |
| 1908 | 10 |
| 1909 | 9 |
| 1911 | 9 |
| 1912 | 14 |
| 1913 | 11 |
| 1914 | 12 |
| 1915 | 26 |
| 1916 | 33 |
| 1917 | 18 |
| 1918 | 25 |
| 1919 | 23 |
| 1920 | 24 |
| 1921 | 30 |
| 1922 | 31 |
| 1923 | 15 |
| 1924 | 23 |
| 1925 | 29 |
| 1926 | 22 |
| 1927 | 19 |
| 1928 | 16 |
| 1929 | 18 |
| 1930 | 23 |
| 1931 | 20 |
| 1932 | 17 |
| 1933 | 9 |
| 1934 | 9 |
| 1935 | 13 |
| 1936 | 16 |
| 1937 | 9 |
| 1938 | 17 |
| 1939 | 15 |
| 1940 | 11 |
| 1941 | 11 |
| 1942 | 11 |
| 1943 | 12 |
| 1944 | 10 |
| 1945 | 13 |
| 1946 | 11 |
| 1947 | 11 |
| 1948 | 12 |
| 1949 | 8 |
| 1950 | 8 |
| 1951 | 15 |
| 1952 | 12 |
| 1953 | 10 |
| 1954 | 10 |
| 1955 | 8 |
| 1956 | 9 |
| 1959 | 8 |
| 1960 | 10 |
| 1962 | 5 |
| 1963 | 9 |
| 1964 | 6 |
| 1965 | 7 |
| 1966 | 12 |
| 1967 | 5 |
| 1968 | 16 |
| 1969 | 8 |
| 1970 | 10 |
| 1971 | 7 |
| 1972 | 6 |
| 1974 | 8 |
| 1975 | 7 |
| 1976 | 6 |
| 1977 | 9 |
| 1978 | 8 |
| 1980 | 8 |
| 1981 | 7 |
| 1983 | 6 |
| 1984 | 5 |
| 1985 | 6 |
| 1987 | 5 |
| 1989 | 5 |
| 1992 | 8 |
| 1993 | 6 |
| 1994 | 8 |
| 1995 | 5 |
| 1996 | 10 |
| 1997 | 13 |
| 1998 | 8 |
| 1999 | 6 |
| 2000 | 12 |
| 2001 | 7 |
| 2002 | 11 |
| 2003 | 12 |
| 2004 | 14 |
| 2005 | 7 |
| 2006 | 14 |
| 2007 | 14 |
| 2008 | 8 |
| 2009 | 13 |
| 2010 | 9 |
| 2011 | 6 |
| 2012 | 9 |
| 2013 | 15 |
| 2014 | 6 |
| 2015 | 8 |
| 2016 | 8 |
| 2017 | 10 |
| 2018 | 12 |
| 2019 | 9 |
| 2020 | 6 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2023 | 7 |
| 2024 | 10 |