
The short answer
Marisol is a feminine name used in Spanish. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Short form of María Soledad. It is sometimes considered a combination of María and Sol, or from Spanish mar y sol ‘sea and sun’." It ranked #667 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, short form of María Soledad. It is sometimes considered a combination of María and Sol, or from Spanish mar y sol ‘sea and sun’. The entry lists its usage as Spanish.
Editorial confidence: established
Popularity
Marisol ranked #667 for girls in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #667 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Marisol mean?
Marisol means "sea and sun", according to Behind the Name.
Is Marisol a popular name?
Marisol ranked #667 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Marisol a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Marisol appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it feminine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Marisol — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.