"Sol" is a name of Latin origin meaning "sun". It is often used as a boy's name but can also be given to girls. The name has been popular throughout history and was particularly common in ancient Roman culture. Today, Sol continues to be a popular choice among parents looking for unique and meaningful names for their children.
The name Sol experienced a notable rise in popularity from the late 1800s to the early 1900s, with a significant peak occurring around World War I. The highest number of births recorded was in 1912 with 169 births, followed by 218 in 1913 and 251 in 1914. However, since the mid-1900s, the popularity of the name Sol has steadily declined, with less than 30 births per year from the 1970s onwards. In recent years, there have been fluctuations but no consistent trend, with totals ranging from a low of 13 in 2006 to a high of 175 in 2022. Overall, since records began in 1880 until 2023, there have been a total of 7913 births named Sol.