Solenne
Feminine form of "solennel", from Latin "sollemnis", meaning "formal", "ceremonial", or "annual".
Name Census estimates that about 175 living Americans carry the first name Solenne. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Solenne today is around 9 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Solenne births was 2024 (33 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Solenne. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Solenne with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
175
~ 1 in 1,958,596 Americans
Peak year
2024
33 babies that year
Average age
9
years old
2024 SSA rank
#4,357
Tracked since 2002
Popularity
Solenne: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Solenne from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 77 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Solenne by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Solenne during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Solennes live
Origin
Meaning and history of Solenne
The name Solenne is of French origin, derived from the Latin word "sollemnis," which means "annual, solemn, or ceremonial." It first emerged in the Middle Ages and was primarily used by the French nobility and aristocracy.
In ancient times, the word "sollemnis" was used to describe annual religious festivals and celebrations in ancient Rome. It carried a sense of solemnity and importance, reflecting the reverence and significance attached to these events.
The earliest recorded use of Solenne as a given name dates back to the 12th century. One of the first notable bearers of this name was Solenne de Vichy, a French noblewoman who lived in the late 12th century and was known for her patronage of the arts and charitable works.
During the Renaissance period, the name Solenne gained popularity among the French aristocracy. It was often bestowed upon daughters born on significant religious or cultural occasions, reflecting the name's association with solemnity and ceremonial traditions.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Solenne. One such example is Solenne de Coëtivy, a 15th-century French noblewoman who served as a lady-in-waiting to Queen Anne of Brittany. Another is Solenne de Bourges, a 16th-century French abbess and author who wrote extensively on religious and spiritual matters.
In the 18th century, Solenne Clicquot, the daughter of a prominent French winemaker, played a significant role in the development of the Champagne industry. She took over the family business after her husband's death and revolutionized the production methods, contributing to the global renown of Champagne.
More recently, Solenne Guénard, a French actress born in 1985, has gained recognition for her roles in various films and television series. Solenne Dailly, a French chef and author born in 1983, has also made a name for herself in the culinary world with her cookbooks and television appearances.
While the name Solenne is still primarily used in France and French-speaking regions, it has also gained some popularity in other parts of Europe and the Western world, appealing to those who appreciate its historical and cultural significance.
People
Solenne + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Solenne as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with S
Other first names starting with S with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Solenne: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Solenne?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 175 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Solenne going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,958,596 US residents.
Is Solenne a common name?
We classify Solenne as "Very Rare". It ranks above 72.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 176 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Solenne most popular?
The single biggest year for Solenne was 2024, when 33 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Solenne is about 9 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Solenne in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Solenne a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Solenne in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Solenne still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Solenne in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Solenne can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are named Solenne?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.