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Solitaire

soh-luh-TEHR /ˈsɒlətɛər/

At a glance

In short
Solitaire is a unique and enchanting name for baby girls, carrying an air of mystery and elegance. It evokes images of solitude and independence.
U.S. rank 2025
Not in the 2025 data · last seen 1981 (#10,411)
Babies in 1981
5 (<0.01% of girls)
Peak
#9,095 in 1980
First recorded
1980

Meaning of Solitaire

Solitaire is a unique and enchanting name for baby girls. Originating from the English language, Solitaire is pronounced as soh-luh-TEHR (/ˈsɒlətɛər/). This name carries an air of mystery and elegance. Although Solitaire is not commonly used, it has a certain charm that sets it apart from more popular names. It evokes images of solitude and independence, making it perfect for parents who desire a strong and individualistic name for their daughter. Variations of the name include Sol and Solana. Over the years in the United States, Solitaire has seen limited usage but continues to maintain its allure.

How to pronounce Solitaire

English

Popularity of Solitaire in the U.S.

Solitaire was last recorded in the U.S. in 1981, ranked #10,411 with 5 babies. It peaked at #9,095 in 1980. It first appears in the records in 1980.

Bar and line chart: Solitaire in the U.S., 1980–1981. Bars: girls given the name each year, most 6 in 1980 and 5 in 1981. Line: rank among girl names, peak #9,095 in 1980, #10,411 in 1981.
  • Girls named Solitaire (left scale)
  • Rank among U.S. girl names (right scale, #1 at the top)
By year, 1980–1981. Source: SSA. Download: PNG · SVG
Year-by-year table, 1980⁠–⁠1981 2 rows
YearBabiesRankvs previous year
1981510,411▼ 1,316
198069,095new

Notable people named Solitaire

  • James Callahan was a pioneering electronic musician from Baltimore who performed solo synth-pop as Solitaire from 1983 to 1986.