Soul, derived from Old English and Middle French elements, is an uncommon yet intriguing given name. It translates to 'spirit' or 'breath,' signifying life's essence. Historically, Soul was used as a surname before becoming more prevalent as a first name in the late 20th century.
The name Soul experienced a significant increase in popularity over the two decades from 2002 to 2022, with a total of 237 babies named Soul during this period. The number of births steadily increased each year until reaching its peak in 2021 with 50 births.