The nameSolen

Solen is a form of Solène, given mostly to girls in France since the late 1960s.

Meaning

Like Solène, it is linked to the Latin sollemnis, "solemn".

Origin

Latin, with Breton usage.

History

First found in 1967, Solen had a first peak in the late 1970s, then a plateau in the 1990s and 2000s. A few boys bear it too.

Popularity of the name Solen

Solen in France

1979peak year (65 births)
1,490babies named Solen in France since 1900
03365 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Solen was most popular in France in the 1970s, with 475 births over the decade, 32% of all recorded babies named Solen. Its rise began around 1969, and it peaked in 1979. Half of all babies named Solen in France were born before 1988, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Solen mean?

Like Solène, it is linked to the Latin sollemnis, "solemn".

What is the origin of the name Solen?

Latin, with Breton usage.

Is Solen a girl's or a boy's name?

Solen is a girl's name.