Declining since 2011, #4,265 for girls today.
Popularity of Solange since 1912
Babies named Solange per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 29 |
| 1920s | 66 |
| 1930s | 28 |
| 1940s | 16 |
| 1950s | 17 |
| 1960s | 64 |
| 1970s | 89 |
| 1980s | 165 |
| 1990s | 196 |
| 2000s | 322 |
| 2010s | 574 |
| 2020s | 147 |
Meaning & origin
Solange, a name of French and Latin origin meaning 'solemn,' has a modest yet distinctive presence in the United States. First recorded in 1912, it peaked in 2011, after which it has been gradually declining. In the latest year (2025), approximately 1 in every 48,705 girls was named Solange. The name is most commonly found in Texas, reflecting a broader trend of French names gaining ground in the southern U.S. Despite its relatively low rank (4,265th), Solange carries a sense of elegance and cultural resonance, partly due to public figures like singer Solange Knowles. Its trajectory as a falling name since its 2011 peak suggests it remains a choice for parents seeking something uncommon but familiar, without the risk of being overly trendy.
Solange is the French form of the late Latin name Sollemnia, derived from sollemnis meaning 'solemn, religious, festive.' The name was popularized by Saint Solange, a 9th-century French martyr, and has been used in France ever since. It entered the English-speaking world more recently, notably through the singer Solange Knowles.
Where Solange is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Solange” around the world
Where Solange lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
55
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Sol, Lannie, Soso
Variants: Solangia, Solemn
Sibling names for Solange
Names that share Solange's style, for a brother or sister.
