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Solstice

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How to Pronounce Solstice

Pronounced SOL-stiss /ˈsɒl.stɪs/High

Meaning: From the word solstice — 'the sun standing still' (the longest and shortest days, from Latin sol, 'sun', plus sistere, 'to stand still'); a modern word-name; used for both sexes; here for girlsLow

In 30 seconds: The sun standing still; a solstice: Solstice is a word-name. Lyrical, celestial, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for girls; said 'SOL-stiss').
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Origin LowLatin
MeaningFrom the word solstice — 'the sun standing still' (the longest and shortest days, from Latin sol, 'sun', plus sistere, 'to stand still'); a modern word-name; used for both sexes; here for girls
U.S. rank (2024)#6870 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births17 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 153

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420052024

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

Solstice comes from the word solstice — 'the sun standing still', from Latin sol, 'sun', plus sistere, 'to stand still' — marking the longest day (summer) and shortest day (winter) of the year. A lyrical, celestial word-name, used for both sexes, here for girls (slug distinguished; nickname Sol).

It registers thinly in records. Rare, the-sun-standing-still at the root, and celestial.

Did you know? Solstice means 'the sun standing still' (Latin sol, 'sun', plus sistere, 'to stand still') — the longest and shortest days of the year — a lyrical, celestial word-name, used for both sexes (here for girls; said 'SOL-stiss').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — solstice — word origin

Variations

Solstiss

Nicknames

Sol

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Solstice mean?

Solstice is a word-name — 'the sun standing still' (the longest and shortest days).

How do you pronounce Solstice?

It's said SOL-stiss /ˈsɒl.stɪs/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Solstice a boy or girl name?

Solstice is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Solstice?

Solstice is a very rare name in the U.S.

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