The baby name Solenn is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /sɔ.lɛn/ (French) — so-LEHN.
Solenn is Breton in Origin.
The baby name Solenn is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /sɔ.lɛn/ (French) — so-LEHN.
Solenn is Breton in Origin.
Solenn is a Breton and French feminine name ultimately from Latin sollemnis, meaning “ceremonial, solemn; festival day.” In French it aligns with solennel (“solemn, stately”), conveying dignity and a sacred or festive sense rather than sadness. Despite its sunlike look, it is unrelated to Latin sol (“sun”).
Use is documented in medieval France, where the name’s spread is linked to the veneration of Saint Solenne (Latin Solemnis), a bishop associated with Chartres and honored in the Loire Valley - his cult lending the name ecclesiastical prestige. Solenn has seen particular favor in Brittany, with a modern revival across France from the late 20th century. Principal variants include Solène (standard French), Solene (without accent), and the Breton forms Solenn and Solen (often unisex). Common nicknames are Sol and Lène. The name’s core sense evokes dignity, ritual importance, and gravitas.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JP | 0 | #77 | 1 | 4,057 | |
| CN | 0 | #86 | 1 | 3,857 | |
| PH | 0 | #109 | 2 | 5,607 | |
| BN | Girls | 0 | #114 | 1 | 5,459 |
| MU | 0 | #137 | 1 | 3,613 | |
| MT | Girls | 0 | #153 | 1 | 3,773 |
| LU | Girls | 0 | #190 | 1 | 4,850 |
| SG | 0 | #282 | 1 | 11,010 | |
| Canada | Girls | 2021 | #283 | 8 | 2,910 |
| JO | Girls | 0 | #339 | 1 | 7,570 |
| France | Girls | 2021 | #372 | 34 | 3,185 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #421 | 9 | 13,098 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #423 | 2 | 15,987 |
| PT | Girls | 0 | #471 | 1 | 7,952 |
| PS | Girls | 0 | #547 | 1 | 10,981 |
| CM | Girls | 0 | #557 | 4 | 11,671 |
| BH | 0 | #587 | 1 | 17,937 | |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #597 | 1 | 20,968 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #632 | 1 | 18,916 |
| IL | Girls | 0 | #644 | 2 | 11,648 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #805 | 2 | 18,755 |
| United States | Girls | 2024 | #903 | 14 | 8,487 |
| NL | Girls | 0 | #945 | 11 | 5,933 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #1,001 | 1 | 16,906 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,013 | 2 | 25,931 |
| MA | 0 | #1,198 | 2 | 20,986 | |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,267 | 1 | 17,781 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,689 | 3 | 28,008 |
Solenn is popular in 25 countries — most recent births per country:
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