Solan
How to say it: so-LAN · /sɔˈlɑ̃/
From Latin 'sol' meaning 'sun' - modern rare name in France evoking light and warmth.
Solan was the 6,601st most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 11 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2010s, its births are down about 6% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #6,208 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #6,601 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 11 |
| Share of births | 1 in 301,394 |
| Peak decade | 2010s |
| Change over 10 years | −6% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #6,208 |
| In France, 2025 | #356 among boys’ names, 85 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Solan peaked in the 2010s.
What goes with it
Nicknames
- Sol
- Solo
Other spellings
Honouring a Solan in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Solan is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French.
In France: #356 for boys in 2025.
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