UK boy's name
Sollie
A feminine diminutive variation of the English name "Solace", meaning comfort or consolation.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2007. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Sollie is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Sollie popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2007 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4333, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2007, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2007 to 2007. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Sollie is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Sollie. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2008 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Sollie ranked #4333 for boys in England and Wales in 2007, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2007, when 3 boys were registered as Sollie.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Sollie as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4333
2007
Births in 2007
3
Latest year
Peak year
2007
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Sollie mean?
The name Sollie is believed to have its origins in the Old Norse language, which was spoken by the Germanic peoples who inhabited Scandinavia and parts of northern Europe during the Viking Age. It is thought to be a diminutive form of the name Solbjorn, which means "sun bear" or "bright bear."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Sollie can be found in the Icelandic Sagas, a collection of historical and literary works that date back to the 13th and 14th centuries. These sagas often mention individuals with names that reflect the Norse traditions and beliefs, including those related to animals and natural elements like the sun.
In the 16th century, a Norwegian explorer and navigator named Sollie Eriksson is believed to have been one of the first Europeans to sight the coast of Antarctica. He was part of a Dutch expedition led by Jacob le Maire and Willem Schouten, which circumnavigated the globe between 1615 and 1617.
During the 17th century, a Swedish soldier and military engineer named Sollie Cronstedt (1647-1719) played a significant role in the Great Northern War. He was responsible for fortifying several strategic locations in Sweden and was recognized for his contributions to the country's defense.
In the 19th century, a Norwegian artist named Sollie Schjelderup (1826-1886) gained recognition for his landscape paintings and depictions of rural life in Norway. His works are considered important examples of the National Romantic movement in Scandinavian art.
Another notable figure with the name Sollie was a Danish composer and organist, Sollie Mathiesen (1805-1886). He composed numerous works for the organ and was known for his contributions to church music in Denmark during the Romantic period.
While the name Sollie is not as common today as it once was in Scandinavia, it remains a part of the cultural heritage and linguistic traditions of the region. Its connection to the Old Norse language and the Viking Age provides a glimpse into the rich history and mythology of the Germanic peoples who inhabited northern Europe in ancient times.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Sollie by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Sollie was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #4333 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Sollie
- Samuel 108,505
- Sebastian 33,008
- Sam 20,889
- Stanley 16,354
- Sonny 15,028
- Sean 15,006
- Scott 12,587
- Seth 9,841
- Syed 9,050
- Stephen 8,884
- Spencer 8,333
- Steven 6,970
FAQ
Sollie: questions and answers
How popular is the name Sollie in the UK right now?
In 2007, Sollie was ranked #4333 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Sollie most popular?
The peak year on record was 2007, with 3 babies registered as Sollie in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Sollie?
A feminine diminutive variation of the English name "Solace", meaning comfort or consolation.
How many people are called Sollie in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Sollie across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.