Rising since 1987, #756 for girls today.
Popularity of Soleil since 1981
Babies named Soleil per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 120 |
| 1990s | 273 |
| 2000s | 1,422 |
| 2010s | 1,638 |
| 2020s | 1,677 |
Meaning & origin
Soleil is a French word name meaning 'sun', first recorded as a given name in the United States in 1981. In 2025, it ranked 756th for girls, with a 1-in-4,490 frequency, showing steady growth since 1987. Its peak year so far is 2025, continuing an upward trajectory. The name is most popular in Hawaii, Rhode Island, and Connecticut. Soleil carries a bright, international appeal without being overly common, blending French elegance with a sunny, natural image. It remains a distinctive choice that has gained traction in modern naming trends favoring word names and nature-inspired choices.
Soleil is directly borrowed from the French word for 'sun', derived from Latin 'sol'. It has been used as a given name in French-speaking cultures, though sparingly, and gained some English-speaking use from the late 20th century onward, partly influenced by the actress Soleil Moon Frye.
Where Soleil is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Soleil” around the world
Where Soleil lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Sol, Sunny, Leil
Sibling names for Soleil
Names that share Soleil's style, for a brother or sister.
