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Soledad

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Pronounced soh-leh-DAHD /ˌsoʊ.lɛˈdɑd/Medium

Meaning: From Spanish soledad, 'solitude' — a title of the Virgin Mary (Nuestra Señora de la Soledad)High

In 30 seconds: Devout and dignified: Soledad is Spanish 'solitude' — a Marian title honoring Mary's sorrow. Stately, soulful, and classic (journalist Soledad O'Brien).
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Origin HighLatin, Spanish
MeaningFrom Spanish soledad, 'solitude' — a title of the Virgin Mary (Nuestra Señora de la Soledad)
U.S. rank (2025)#4865 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births28 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2006
Total births (all-time)≈ 4,196

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200618982025

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

Soledad comes from Spanish soledad, 'solitude' (Latin solitas) — a title of the Virgin Mary, Nuestra Señora de la Soledad, honoring her sorrow at the Crucifixion. A stately, soulful Marian name.

In the U.S. it appears in Latino families. Rare, solitude at the root, and dignified.

Did you know? Soledad means 'solitude' — a title of the Virgin Mary (Our Lady of Solitude), honoring her grief; journalist Soledad O'Brien carries the stately name.
Overall data confidence 85%
Behind the Name — Soledad — etymology

Variations

SoleSoly

Nicknames

SoleChole

Famous Bearers

  • ★Soledad O'Brien (1966-)
    American broadcast journalist and documentary filmmaker, former CNN anchor
  • ★Soledad Acosta de Samper (1833-1913)
    Colombian writer and journalist, one of the most prolific female writers of 19th-century Latin America
  • ★Soledad Villamil (1969-)
    Argentine actress known for the Oscar-winning film The Secret in Their Eyes

If you like Soledad…

Dolores— a fellow Marian sorrow-name
Mercedes— a fellow devotional Spanish name
Savanna— another Spanish name
Silvia— a fellow Latin choice
Sahily— lands in the same popularity range

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Soledad mean?

Soledad is Spanish for 'solitude' — a title of the Virgin Mary.

How do you pronounce Soledad?

It's said soh-leh-DAHD /ˌsoʊ.lɛˈdɑd/ — three syllables, stress on the last.

Is Soledad a boy or girl name?

Soledad is a girl's name.

How popular is Soledad?

Soledad is a rare name in the U.S.

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