Rising since 1985, #1,708 for boys today.
Popularity of Shalom since 1947
Babies named Shalom per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 0 | 6 |
| 1950s | 0 | 15 |
| 1960s | 8 | 53 |
| 1970s | 101 | 98 |
| 1980s | 46 | 166 |
| 1990s | 118 | 269 |
| 2000s | 273 | 529 |
| 2010s | 432 | 744 |
| 2020s | 251 | 580 |
Meaning & origin
Shalom, meaning "peace" in Hebrew, has been used as a given name in the United States since at least 1947, when it was first recorded in Social Security data. The name reached its peak popularity in 2021, and its trajectory has been steadily rising since 1985. Currently, Shalom is given to about 1 in every 17,980 newborns, placing it at rank 1708 in 2025. Its top states of use are New Jersey, New York, and Maryland, reflecting strong Jewish communities in those areas. The name's rise aligns with increased interest in Hebrew names with positive meanings, though it remains relatively uncommon compared to mainstream choices.
Shalom comes from the Hebrew root shin-lamed-mem, meaning completeness, wholeness, and peace. It is a central concept in Jewish tradition, used as both a greeting and a farewell. The name has been used by Jewish families for generations, with its English usage becoming more common after the mid-20th century.
Where Shalom is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Shalom” around the world
Where Shalom lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Shal, Shali
Sibling names for Shalom
Names that share Shalom's style, for a brother or sister.
