The nameSolange
Solange is a French name with a solemn meaning and a pop star to its name.
- Girl's name
- French
Meaning
Solange comes from the Latin sollemnis, "solemn, religious".
Origin
French, from Latin.
History
Saint Solange is a shepherdess venerated in the Berry region of France. In the United States Solange reached its best rank, 1645th, in 2011.
Famous people named Solange
- Solange Knowles, singer
Popularity of the name Solange
Solange in the United States
Solange was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 574 births over the decade, 34% of all recorded babies named Solange. Its rise began around 1971, and it peaked in 2011. Half of all babies named Solange in the United States were born before 2005, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 23 births a year on average, against 32 in the five years before.
Solange in France
Solange was most popular in France in the 1920s, with 20,290 births over the decade, 22% of all recorded babies named Solange. Half of all babies named Solange in France were born before 1934, so it is mostly a great-grandparents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 48 births a year on average, against 41 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Solange mean?
Solange comes from the Latin sollemnis, "solemn, religious".
What is the origin of the name Solange?
French, from Latin.
Is Solange a girl's or a boy's name?
Solange is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Solange?
In 2024, Solange was the 6933rd most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 16 births.
Who are famous people named Solange?
Solange Knowles, singer.