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Marisol

Marisol is a girls' name of Spanish origin meaning “sea and sun.” It ranked #666 in the United States in 2025.

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how do you pronounce Marisol?

mah-ree-SOHL

where does the name Marisol come from?

Marisol is a short form of María Soledad, and is also read as mar, sea, and sol, sun.

Marisol is a compound Spanish name blending 'mar' (sea) and 'sol' (sun), though it is also sometimes interpreted as a short form of María Soledad (Mary of Solitude). The name evokes the warmth and beauty of the Mediterranean coast and Latin American seaside culture.

how popular is this name?

Marisol has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 63 years since 1962, and fell outside it for 1. It peaked at #234 in 1996, and ranked #666 in 2025.

1962higher on the chart = more popular · rank #1 to #1,0002025
See the milestone years
Marisol US popularity rank by year, selected milestones
YearRank
2025#666
2024#737
2023#782
2022#820
2021#881
2020#976
2019#1000
2018#934
2016#938
2010#531
2000#394
1996#234
1990#400
1980#360
1970#311
1962#904

Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Marisol fell outside the top 1,000.

who are famous people named Marisol?

  • Marisol Escobar (Venezuelan-American sculptor)
  • Marisol (Spanish child actress and singer)

what are the nicknames and variants of Marisol?

Nicknames

Mari

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what names go well with Marisol?

Sibling names that share Marisol's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.

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quick answers about Marisol

What does the name Marisol mean?

Marisol means “sea and sun”.

What is the origin of the name Marisol?

Marisol comes from the Spanish naming tradition.

How popular is the name Marisol?

Marisol ranked #666 in the US in 2025, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 1996, at #234, and it has spent 63 years in the top 1,000 since 1962.

Is Marisol a boy or girl name?

Marisol is primarily a girls' name.

How do you pronounce Marisol?

Marisol is pronounced mah-ree-SOHL, with 3 syllables.

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