How old is someone named Sol?
The average Sol is 19 years old.
Half of all living Sols are between 4 and 24. The average sits between a large young group and an older one, so many Sols are much younger than 19.
When was Sol popular?
Great-grandmother name, or brand-new favorite? Both. Sol peaked around 1914, fell out of fashion, and is popular again today.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 338 | 0 |
| 1910s | 2,162 | 0 |
| 1920s | 1,945 | under 100 |
| 1930s | 534 | under 100 |
| 1940s | 251 | 110 |
| 1950s | 215 | 140 |
| 1960s | 251 | 210 |
| 1970s | 379 | 350 |
| 1980s | 276 | 260 |
| 1990s | 410 | 400 |
| 2000s | 991 | 980 |
| 2010s | 1,561 | 1,600 |
| 2020s | 2,702 | 2,700 |
How many Sols are still alive?
About 6,700 Sols are alive in the US today. That's 55% of the roughly 12,000 babies named Sol since 1880.
Roughly half of all Sols ever born are still living.
What generation is the name Sol?
More than half of living Sols are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
Is Sol an old name?
Not really. Sol is younger than 74 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Sol will be 23 in 2056, about the same as today.
Is Sol a boy or girl name?
Both. 60% of living Sols are women and 40% are men.
The women average 14 and the men 25. It was mostly a boys' name before 1970; since 1995, 66% of babies named Sol have been girls.
Names the same age as Sol
NAME TWIN
Sol's name twin is Camilo. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Camilo's age curve is the closest match to Sol's: 89% alike.
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Questions about the name Sol
How old is the average Sol?
The average Sol in the US is 19 years old. The median is 10, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Sol?
About 6,700 Sols are alive in the US today, out of roughly 12,000 babies given the name since 1880.
When was the name Sol most popular?
In 2025, when about 570 baby girls were named Sol.
Is Sol a Gen Alpha name?
Yes. About 57% of living Sols are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
Is Sol a boy or girl name?
Both. 60% of living Sols are women and 40% are men. The women average 14 and the men 25. It was mostly a boys' name before 1970; since 1995, 66% of babies named Sol have been girls.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this