Solveig
Solveig first appears in US records in 1909. It peaked in 2021, when 33 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 17.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Solveig popular?
Rising Solveig has climbed over the past decade, given to more girls now than ten years ago.
| 2020s | 150 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 178 | |
| 2000s | 120 | |
| 1990s | 65 | |
| 1980s | 23 | |
| 1970s | 47 | |
| 1960s | 48 | |
| 1950s | 25 | |
| 1940s | 65 | |
| 1930s | 112 | |
| 1920s | 109 | |
| 1910s | 110 | |
| 1900s | 5 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Solveig mean?
Solveig joins the Old Norse for “sun” and “strength” or “house.”
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Solveig mean?
Solveig means Sun's strength. Solveig joins the Old Norse for “sun” and “strength” or “house.”
What is the origin of the name Solveig?
Solveig is of Norse origin.
How do you pronounce Solveig?
Solveig is pronounced “SOL-vay.”
Is Solveig a boy or a girl name?
Solveig is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Solveig a popular name right now?
Solveig has climbed over the past decade, given to more girls now than ten years ago.
How popular is the name Solveig?
In 2025, Solveig ranked #6791 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Solveig most popular?
Solveig was most popular in 2021, when about 33 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Solveig?
Names similar to Solveig include Saga, Sigrid, Signe, Runa, Thora.
What names go well with Solveig?
Norse names that pair well with Solveig include Erik, Freya, Odin, Gunnar, Astrid.