Rising since 1986, #1,046 for boys today.
Popularity of Shlomo since 1945
Babies named Shlomo per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 12 |
| 1950s | 67 |
| 1960s | 80 |
| 1970s | 206 |
| 1980s | 445 |
| 1990s | 724 |
| 2000s | 1,235 |
| 2010s | 1,665 |
| 2020s | 1,239 |
Meaning & origin
Shlomo, the Hebrew form of Solomon, has seen a notable rise in the United States in recent decades. First recorded in the Social Security data in 1945, it has climbed to a rank of 1046 by 2025, with a 1-in-8095 incidence among newborn boys. Its peak year was 2024, and it has been on an upward trajectory since 1986. The name is most popular in New Jersey, New York, and Florida, reflecting strong usage among Jewish American communities. Despite its ancient roots, Shlomo retains a distinct cultural resonance while gaining broader recognition as a traditional biblical name.
Shlomo is the Hebrew form of Solomon, derived from the root sh-l-m, meaning peace, completeness, or welfare. It is borne in the Hebrew Bible by King Solomon, son of David and Bathsheba, renowned for his wisdom and building the First Temple in Jerusalem. The name has been traditionally used among Jewish communities worldwide.
Where Shlomo is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Shlomo” around the world
Where Shlomo lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Quebec
5
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Shlomi, Shlomik, Shlomo'le
Sibling names for Shlomo
Names that share Shlomo's style, for a brother or sister.
