Will my child share the name Soleil with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 15 UK babies named Soleil per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Soleil in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Soleil becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Soleil is currently rising in popularity in the UK, up 1552 places over the last five years to #1895 in 2024. If this trend continues, it will become more common in classrooms over the next decade.

Is Soleil popular in the US as well as the UK?

Soleil is more popular in the US (#824) than in the UK (#1895). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.

Is Soleil a popular baby name in the United States?

Soleil ranks #824 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.

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👧 Girl's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #1895

Soleil

Soleil is a distinctive choice, ranked #1895 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Soleil in their class.

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UK Rank 2024

#1895

US Rank #824

About the Name Soleil

2024 marks Soleil's peak year in UK records so far, sitting at UK #1895. The name has climbed 1552 places in the last five years — a significant surge by any measure. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 2005.

Soleil is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.

In the US it ranks even higher at #824, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.