Solstice Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Latin
Gender Distribution:
11% Masculine / 89% Feminine
Meaning:
Solstice means 'sun standing still' and is associated with the changing of seasons.
Meaning of the Name Solstice
Solstice is a name of Latin origin and is derived from the word 'solstitium' which means 'sun standing still'. It refers to the two points in the year when the sun reaches its highest or lowest point in the sky at noon and appears to stand still. The summer solstice marks the longest day of the year, while the winter solstice marks the shortest day. The name Solstice is often associated with warmth, light, and the changing of seasons.
Popularity of the Name Solstice
The popularity for the name Solstice peaked in popularity in the year 2022 with 17 births, which ranked number 12,074 out of 29,174 unique names for that year. Solstice had the most female births in 2022 with 17, which ranked number 6,662 out of 17,660 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2022 with 9, which ranked number 8,256 out of 14,255 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Solstice has increased sharply over the last ten years from 6 births to 26 births, an increase of 333.33%. Among females, Solstice has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 6 births to 17 births, an increase of 183.33%.
Nationwide Popularity of Solstice
- 10 Year Trend of Solstice: 333.33%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Solstice: 183.33%
Popularity of Solstice by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Solstice. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Solstice in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Solstice is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Solstice
- Total Births of Solstice: 30 (15.79%)
- Female Births of Solstice: 19 (10.98%)
Given the upward trend of Solstice over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 15.79% increase in total births, for a total of 30 births in 2024. For Females, births for Solstice have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 19 female births in 2024, an increase of 10.98%.