Solstice
A solstice is the time when the Sun reaches its most northerly or southerly excursion relative to the celestial equator on the celestial sphere. Two solstices occur annually, around 20–22 June and 20–22 December. In many countries, the seasons of the year are defined by reference to the solstices and the equinoxes.
Meaning & Origin of Solstice
What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.
A solstice is the time when the Sun reaches its most northerly or southerly excursion relative to the celestial equator on the celestial sphere. Two solstices occur annually, around 20–22 June and 20–22 December. In many countries, the seasons of the year are defined by reference to the solstices and the equinoxes.
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Etymology
The Story of Solstice
As a girl name
Solstice first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 2005, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2026, when 19 Solstices were born — ranking #6,227 that year. As of 2026, Solstice ranks #6,227 for girls with 19 births, rising sharply (+43% over the past five years). In total, more than 190 Solstices have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.
As a boy name
Solstice first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 2018, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2022, when 10 Solstices were born — ranking #7,764 that year. As of 2026, Solstice ranks #7,764 for boys with 10 births, with steady use. In total, more than 16 Solstices have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.
Popularity Over Time
Popularity by State
Names that sound like Solstice
Phonetically similar names — useful when Solstice is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.
- Saltus
- Soltis
- Celtis
- Cystis
- Celsius
- Celcius
- Celsus
- Solidus
- Cistus
- Celtuce
- Songstress
- Salts
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About the name Solstice
Solstice is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2005 and has accumulated 190 births in the dataset. Solstice's peak popularity came in 2026 when it ranked #6,227. Use the chart and map above to compare Solstice'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 .
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