Sóley

Sóley is a girl's name of Scandinavian origin meaning “buttercup.” In 2024 it was given to 10 girls in the United States.

Sóley at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Scandinavian
Meaning
“buttercup”

About the name Sóley

Sóley belongs to the Scandinavian tradition. Its meaning — “buttercup” — is the sense carried by its Scandinavian roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Sóley first appears in Social Security records in 2000. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #8107 in 2018, and in 2024 10 babies received the name — 194 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Sóley in US records

First recorded (US)
2000
Best US rank
#8107 in 2018
Peak year
2018
Babies named Sóley in 2024
10
Total since 1880
194

Sóley in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2023
Best rank
#3696 in 2024
Babies named Sóley in 2025
5
Total since 1996
16

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Sóley mean?

Sóley means “buttercup” in its Scandinavian roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Sóley a boy or girl name?

Sóley is a girl name. In 2024, 10 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Sóley?

Sóley comes from the Scandinavian tradition.

How popular is the name Sóley?

Sóley first appears in US records in 2000. Its best-ever ranking was #8107 in 2018, and 10 babies were given the name in 2024.

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