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The name Solveig has its origins in Old Norse, meaning 'sun strength'. It evolved from the Old Norse form to modern Scandinavian usages. The name carries traits of warmth and brightness, reflecting its meaning. It does not have biblical relevance but has gained popularity through cultural works, particularly in the 19th century with Ibsen's character. Today, it is perceived as unique and elegant, with notable individuals bearing the name.

The name Solveig is most popular in Minnesota, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Solveig has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Solveig' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2675th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2840th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 6182nd out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 8210th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 12827th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 8795th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 5649th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Solveig' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.