Soledad
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Soledad is a Spanish name meaning “solitude or loneliness”. It is a rare name, overwhelmingly used for girls, with 99.93% female usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Soledad
Soledad is a name of Spanish origin that directly translates to solitude or loneliness. In a religious context, it functions as a title for the Virgin Mary, specifically referring to her state of grief known as Nuestra Señora de la Soledad. This devotional reference emphasizes endurance and profound contemplation, serving as a reflection of the Catholic tradition regarding the sorrowful experiences of the mother of Jesus.
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Gender Usage of the Name Soledad
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Soledad is overwhelmingly used as a name for girls. Approximately 99.93% of recorded bearers are female. This classification is supported by extensive records and is considered highly reliable.
Popularity of the Name Soledad
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Soledad is listed under Rare Girl Names worldwide. Its popularity varies considerably across the available regional markets, with the strongest usage in Canada.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Uncommon | 1 in every 171K births |
| United Kingdom | — | — |
| Canada | Common | 1 in every 300K births |
| Australia | Extremely-Rare | 1 in every 370M births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Soledad ranked #9,558 on the Popular Girls’ Names Worldwide List (2025). It fell from #3,818 in 2024 — a drop of 5,740 places. Soledad shows meaningful recent movement in rank, though it remains uncommon overall.
Historically, its best recorded position was #807 in 1928. Its lowest recorded position was #10,263 in 2014. Over the last 5 years (2020–2025) the name rose 107 places (from #9,665 to #9,558).
Characteristics of the Name Soledad
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- CMU
- Syllables
- 2 syllables — Two-Syllable Girl Names
- Length
- 7 letters — Long Girl Names
- Starts with
- S — Girl Names Starting with S
- Ends with
- d — Girl Names Ending in “d”
Name AestheticMethodology
Soledad features a two-syllable construction with an alternating stress pattern. It is famously associated with the devotional title Nuestra Señora de la Soledad. This name carries a Strong & Powerful aesthetic derived from its intense emotional and religious weight.
Middle Names For Soledad
Middle names used with SoledadMethodology
Soledad is most frequently used with these girl middle names: Soledad Theresa · Soledad Marie · Soledad Flor · Soledad Alaniz · Soledad AdrineView all 13 girl middle names.
Middle name suggestions for SoledadMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Soledad is most frequently associated with girl middle names that have Strong stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “l”.
Examples: Soledad Leigh · Soledad Lynne · Soledad Lynch · Soledad Laine · Soledad Leach. View all 82 suggested middle names.
Associations of the Name Soledad
Tree AssociationsMethodology
The name Soledad, one of the Tree-Inspired Girl Names, also appears as the common name of Soledad Pine (Pinus torreyana Parry ex Carrière) in the Pinaceae family.
Additional Natural MatchesMethodology
The complete dataset includes 1 biological record matching the name Soledad. Browse all matching record with their scientific names and taxonomic details.
Names Similar to Soledad
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Rhymes With Soledad Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Mildred · Jade · Gertrude · View all Top 100 names
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Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Darlene · Arlene · Marlene · View all Top 100 names
Dictionary & Etymology of “Soledad”
Dictionary Meaning of "Soledad"Methodology
a female given name
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How to Spell Soledad in ASL
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