Rising since 2010.
Popularity of Meshulem since 1991
Babies named Meshulem per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 10 |
| 2000s | 25 |
| 2010s | 61 |
| 2020s | 31 |
Meaning & origin
Meshulem is a rare Hebrew name first recorded in U.S. birth data in 1991. Its peak year of usage so far was 2020, and it has shown a rising trajectory since 2010, though it remains very uncommon with no rank in the top 1000. The name is a variant of the biblical Meshullam, appearing in the genealogies of Chronicles and Ezra. Despite its scarcity, it has a rich etymological meaning tied to peace and completeness, making it a distinctive choice for families seeking a traditional Hebrew name. No top states have been recorded for Meshulem, indicating its usage is scattered across the country. Its trajectory suggests a slow but steady increase in interest, likely among parents looking for rare biblical names.
Meshulem is a Hebrew name derived from the root sh-l-m, meaning peace or completeness. It appears in the Hebrew Bible as the name of several minor figures, including a son of Zerubbabel in the genealogy of King David. The name has been used among Jewish communities for centuries, though it is less common today compared to its variants like Shalom or Solomon.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mesh, Shulem
Variants: Meshullam, Meshalem, Meshulam
Sibling names for Meshulem
Names that share Meshulem's style, for a brother or sister.
