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Marisol

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Pronounced MAIR-ih-sol /ˈmær.ɪ.sɒl/High

Meaning: Spanish compound of mar (sea) and sol (sun), or a contraction of María de la Soledad (Mary of the Solitude); both the nature-compound and the Marian devotional interpretations are widely citedHigh

In 30 seconds: A vivid Spanish name meaning sea and sun, Marisol combines two of nature's most radiant forces in one three-syllable word, beloved across Latin America for its warmth and imagery.
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Origin HighSpanish, Latin
MeaningSpanish compound of mar (sea) and sol (sun), or a contraction of María de la Soledad (Mary of the Solitude); both the nature-compound and the Marian devotional interpretations are widely cited
U.S. rank (2025)#667 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births423 girls (0.02% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1996
Total births (all-time)≈ 35,033

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199619532025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Marisol is a Spanish name that combines mar (sea) and sol (sun), creating a compound that evokes sunshine on the sea. It may also be a short form of the Marian title María de la Soledad (Mary of the Solitude), a devotional title of the Virgin Mary. Both interpretations are in circulation, and the name functions beautifully under either reading.

Marisol has been used throughout Spanish-speaking Latin America for generations and entered U.S. charts primarily through Latino communities. It has been gaining in broader American use since the 2000s, appealing to parents who are drawn to its vivid natural imagery and melodic sound. It sits within a category of compound Spanish names like Maribel, Marianela, and Rosalind.

Did you know? Venezuelan-American artist Marisol Escobar (1930–2016), who went simply by Marisol, was a celebrated Pop Art sculptor known for her life-sized wooden figure assemblages — she was one of the first prominent Latina artists in the American art world.
Overall data confidence 90%
Behind the Name — Marisol — etymologyU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

MariselaMariselaMarycela

Nicknames

MariSolMaris

Famous Bearers

  • ★Marisol Escobar (1930–2016)
    Venezuelan-American Pop Art sculptor.

If you like Marisol…

Valentina— shares the melodic Spanish three-or-four syllable quality and the same Latin warmth
Milagros— fellow Spanish devotional compound name with the same rich cultural resonance
Carmen— shares the Spanish classic character and the same sun-drenched Mediterranean imagery
Paloma— another Spanish nature-name with the same breezy, warm quality

Frequently Asked

What does the name Marisol mean?

Marisol combines Spanish mar (sea) and sol (sun), meaning sea and sun. It may also be a short form of María de la Soledad, meaning Mary of the Solitude.

How do you pronounce Marisol?

It is said MAIR-ih-sol /ˈmær.ɪ.sɒl/ — three syllables with stress on the first.

Is Marisol a popular name?

Marisol is popular throughout Latin America and has been rising in the United States, particularly among Latino families.

Is Marisol a religious name?

It can be — Marisol may be a contraction of María de la Soledad, a Marian title, giving it a devotional dimension in addition to its nature meaning.