Solon Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Solon originates from Ancient Greek, meaning wise or intelligent. It evolved through various historical forms, starting from the original Greek. The name is closely tied to the legacy of Solon, the Athenian statesman known for his reforms. It carries traits of wisdom and intelligence, with no biblical relevance.
The name Solon is most popular in Tennessee, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Solon has been stalled for male in South. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in South. Across generations, 'Solon' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1442nd out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1984th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2908th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3824th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 7318th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 6882nd out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 8490th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Solon' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Solon"
Pronunciation
/ˈsoʊlən/
Origin
Ancient Greek
Etymology
The name Solon is derived from the Greek word 'sol' which means 'wise' or 'intelligent'. It is most famously associated with Solon, the Athenian statesman and lawmaker who lived in the 6th century BCE.
Meaning
wise, intelligent
Language Evolution
Σόλων (Solon) in Ancient Greek, Solon in Latin, Solon in Modern English
Historical Usage
The name Solon gained popularity in the context of ancient Greek history due to its association with the famous lawmaker who was known for his wisdom and reforms in Athens.
Variants & Derivatives
Solona, Solonio, Sol
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, the name Solon is viewed as a symbol of wisdom and is often associated with intelligence and reformative leadership.
Famous People
Solon of Athens, the ancient Greek lawmaker, Solon B. Cousins, an American politician
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Solon"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Solon"
"Solon" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 1442nd of 7545 | 407 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1984th of 6773 | 250 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 2908th of 7552 | 152 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 3824th of 10718 | 117 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 7318th of 16616 | 71 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 6882nd of 24088 | 163 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 8490th of 23106 | 101 |
Regional Popularity of "Solon" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
69.40% 1642nd/2366 |
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| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
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65.06% 4758th/7313 |
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| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
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Regional Popularity of "Solon" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Solon"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Solon" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.