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Marysol

MARE-ee-sol · Star of the sea or drop of the sea, combined with sun; a blend of Mary and Sol.

2025 rank (girls)
#5,554
Babies named in 2025
22
Peak popularity
1990
2025 frequency
1 in 73,058 girls
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Rising since 2021

Rising since 2021, #5,554 for girls today.

Popularity of Marysol since 1962

Babies named Marysol per year in U.S. Social Security records.

163147198020002020Most births 1990Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1960s69
1970s239
1980s331
1990s340
2000s306
2010s180
2020s84

Meaning & origin

Marysol is a rare and poetic name that blends the classic devotion of Mary with the brightness of the Spanish word for sun. It first appeared on U.S. birth records in 1962, but its most popular year was 1990, reflecting a broader trend of compound and hyphenated Spanish name creations in that era. As of 2025, Marysol ranked 5,554th, with a 1-in-73,058 chance of a newborn girl receiving the name, and its usage has been rising since 2021, particularly in California, where the name is most concentrated. The name avoids the top 1,000 but holds steady appeal among families valuing cultural fusion and religious heritage.

Marysol is a modern compound name combining Mary and Sol (Spanish for 'sun'). Mary derives from the Hebrew name Miriam, which is often interpreted as 'bitter' or 'beloved,' but in Christian tradition it is associated with 'star of the sea.' Sol is a common element in Spanish names like Soledad. The name Marysol likely emerged in Spanish-speaking communities, particularly in the United States, as a creative fusion honoring both the Virgin Mary and the sun.

Where Marysol is most popular

Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Mary, Sol, Mari

Variants: Mari Sol, Mary Sol

Sibling names for Marysol

Names that share Marysol's style, for a brother or sister.

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Marysol mean?
Marysol combines Mary, meaning 'star of the sea' or 'drop of the sea,' and Sol, meaning 'sun' in Spanish, giving the name a meaning like 'sunny star of the sea.'
How popular is the name Marysol?
Marysol is relatively rare. In 2025, it ranked 5,554th in the U.S. with an incidence of about 1 in 73,058 births. Its peak popularity came in 1990.
Is Marysol a girl's name or a boy's name?
Marysol is almost exclusively used as a girl's name.