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Marisol
GirlSpanish· “from Maria de la Soledad; sea and sun”
- Meaning
- from Maria de la Soledad; sea and sun
- Origin
- Spanish
- Pronunciation
- mah-ree-SOHL
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #667
- US babies 2025
- 423
- Best rank
- #235 (1996)
- Peak year
- 1996
Meaning and origin of Marisol
Marisol is a Spanish name that is usually said to mean “from Maria de la Soledad; sea and sun”.
Marisol is a Spanish name usually explained as a contraction of María de la Soledad, "Mary of Solitude", a title of the Virgin Mary. Many Spanish speakers also hear in it the words mar, "sea", and sol, "sun", which gives it a sunny, coastal image, though the Marian title is the traditional source. The name is common across Spain and Latin America and among Spanish-speaking families in the United States. Marisol has a bright, musical sound and a warm character, and it offers the nicknames Mari and Sol. It works well in both Spanish and English.
Popularity over time
Marisol first appears in US Social Security records in 1953. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 62 different years, starting in 1962. Its best national rank was #235 in 1996, the same year it reached its highest count of 1,190 babies. In 2025, 423 babies were named Marisol, and it ranked #667 nationally. That is 27% more than ten years earlier, so it is clearly on the rise.
Its national rank moved from #360 in 1980, #394 in 2000, #531 in 2010, and #667 in 2025. Of the 35,041 US girls named Marisol since records began, 22% were born in the 2000s, its biggest decade. The 1990s come next, with 7,566 babies. Since 2010, 5,641 more have been named Marisol.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Clarissa, Brenna, Katlyn, Tiara, and Mikaela.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Marisol ranked highest in New Mexico, Arizona, and Nevada.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | #154 | 10 |
| Arizona | #312 | 23 |
| Nevada | #318 | 9 |
| California | #347 | 94 |
| Texas | #365 | 94 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Marisol is usually pronounced mah-ree-SOHL, with three syllables. It has seven letters, starts with M and ends in “-ol”.
Middle names for Marisol
A few middle names that flow with Marisol: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Marisol
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Marisol mean?
Marisol is a Spanish name that is usually said to mean “from Maria de la Soledad; sea and sun”.
What is the origin of the name Marisol?
Marisol has Spanish roots. Marisol is a Spanish name usually explained as a contraction of María de la Soledad, "Mary of Solitude", a title of the Virgin Mary.
Is Marisol a popular name?
Yes. Marisol ranked #667 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Marisol a boy or girl name?
Marisol is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Marisol?
Marisol is usually pronounced mah-ree-SOHL. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings