Unisex · #9,461 in 2026

Solace

Current Rank
#9,461
Peak Rank
#7,265 (2015)
Total Babies
227
5-Yr Trend
-19%
👧 Girl peak #7,265 (227 total)
👦 Boy peak #5,071 (213 total)
👧As Girl Name
1999
First Year
2026
Last Year
2015
Peak Year
#7265
Peak Rank
227
Total Count
25
Years Active
👦As Boy Name
2005
First Year
2026
Last Year
2023
Peak Year
#5071
Peak Rank
213
Total Count
18
Years Active

The Story of Solace

As a girl name

Solace first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1999, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2015, when 16 Solaces were born — ranking #7,265 that year. As of 2026, Solace ranks #9,461 for girls with 8 births, falling sharply (-19%). In total, more than 227 Solaces have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Solace first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 2005, with 8 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2023, when 19 Solaces were born — ranking #5,071 that year. As of 2026, Solace ranks #5,564 for boys with 17 births, rising sharply (+31% over the past five years). In total, more than 213 Solaces have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Solace

Phonetically similar names — useful when Solace is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Solace

What does the name Solace mean?
Solace is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1999. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Solace in 2026?
In 2026, Solace ranks #9,461 among girls' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.
When was Solace most popular?
Solace reached its peak popularity in 2015, ranking #7,265 that year with 16 babies given the name.
Is Solace a unisex name?
Yes — Solace is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 52% of Solaces assigned female and 48% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Solace?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Solace include Arabel, Amenah, Kalenna. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Solace

Solace is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1999 and has accumulated 227 births in the dataset. Solace's peak popularity came in 2015 when it ranked #7,265. Use the chart and map above to compare Solace's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.