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At a Glance
- Meaning
- The sun standing still (astronomical solstice)
- Origin
- Latin
- Gender
- Used for both boys and girls
- Pronunciation
- SOL-stiss
Solstice comes from Latin and means the sun standing still, referring to the astronomical solstice. It's a name built on a literal, nature-based meaning rather than a family name or borrowed word. Social Security Administration records also show it's an exceedingly rare pick for a baby's first name in the U.S.
Meaning & Origin of Solstice
Meaning: The sun standing still (astronomical solstice).
Origin: Latin.
How to Pronounce Solstice
SOL-stissIPA /ˈsɒlstɪs/
Popularity of Solstice
In Social Security data going back to 2005, Solstice has ranked #6870, with just 17 babies given the name in 2024 — that same year is both its latest and its peak on record.
Names Like Solstice
These names have followed a similar path to Solstice in U.S. popularity over the years.
FAQ
What does the name Solstice mean?
The sun standing still (astronomical solstice).
How do you pronounce Solstice?
Solstice is pronounced SOL-stiss (IPA: /ˈsɒlstɪs/).
Is Solstice a popular name right now?
Solstice is at its highest recorded popularity right now, ranked #6870 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 2005–2024.)
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