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Solange

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Pronounced soh-LAHNZH /soʊˈlɑnʒ/Medium

Meaning: From French Solange — from Latin Sollemnia, 'solemn; dignified; religious; sacred'Low

In 30 seconds: Solemn; dignified; religious: Solange is French/Latin. Lyrical, elegant, and warm (said 'soh-LAHNZH').
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Origin LowFrench, Latin
MeaningFrom French Solange — from Latin Sollemnia, 'solemn; dignified; religious; sacred'
U.S. rank (2024)#7192 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births16 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2011
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,680

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201119122024

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Solange comes from French Solange — from Latin Sollemnia, 'solemn; dignified; religious; sacred'. Borne by St. Solange, a French shepherdess-martyr (and by the singer Solange Knowles). A lyrical, elegant name (said 'soh-LAHNZH'; nickname Sol).

In the U.S. it appears in French and Creole families. Rare, solemn-and-dignified at the root, and elegant.

Did you know? Solange comes from Latin Sollemnia, 'solemn; dignified; religious; sacred' — borne by a French shepherdess-saint — a lyrical, elegant name (said 'soh-LAHNZH').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Solange — French/Latin etymology

Variations

SolongeSolana

Nicknames

Sol

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Solange mean?

Solange is French/Latin for 'solemn; dignified; religious; sacred'.

How do you pronounce Solange?

It's said soh-LAHNZH /soʊˈlɑnʒ/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Solange a boy or girl name?

Solange is a girl's name.

How popular is Solange?

Solange is a rare name in the U.S.

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