Rising since 1989, #2,718 for boys today.
Popularity of Sholom since 1918
Babies named Sholom per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 5 |
| 1920s | 0 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 10 |
| 1950s | 39 |
| 1960s | 38 |
| 1970s | 81 |
| 1980s | 159 |
| 1990s | 187 |
| 2000s | 301 |
| 2010s | 400 |
| 2020s | 277 |
Meaning & origin
Sholom has been in use in the United States since at least 1918, the first year it appeared on record. The name remains uncommon but steady, ranking 2718 in 2025 with a frequency of 1 in 36,342 births. Its popularity has been rising since 1989, and it reached its peak rank in 2020. The name is most commonly used in New York and New Jersey, reflecting its strong ties to Orthodox Jewish communities. Sholom's enduring appeal lies in its profound meaning of peace, a universal value that resonates across cultures.
Sholom is a Hebrew name derived from the Semitic root shin-lamed-mem, meaning peace, completeness, or welfare. It is closely related to the word shalom, a common greeting and farewell in Jewish culture. The name appears in the Hebrew Bible in contexts of peace and tranquility, and it has been used among Jewish communities for centuries, often as a given name or as part of compound names.
Where Sholom is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Shlomo, Sholly
Variants: Shalom
Sibling names for Sholom
Names that share Sholom's style, for a brother or sister.
