A 1910s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Solomon since 1880
Babies named Solomon per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2016, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Solomon's real moment was 1911.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 486 |
| 1890s | 415 |
| 1900s | 569 |
| 1910s | 2,680 |
| 1920s | 2,766 |
| 1930s | 1,487 |
| 1940s | 1,499 |
| 1950s | 1,583 |
| 1960s | 1,281 |
| 1970s | 1,839 |
| 1980s | 2,406 |
| 1990s | 3,383 |
| 2000s | 5,631 |
| 2010s | 7,598 |
| 2020s | 4,446 |
Meaning & origin
Solomon is a classic biblical name with a long history of use. In 2025, it ranked 422nd in the U.S., with roughly 1 in 2,227 boys receiving the name. The name saw its peak year of popularity in 1911, but has been steadily rising again since 1991, reflecting a revival of Old Testament names. Notably, the name is most popular in Alaska, Washington D.C., and Oregon, indicating broad geographic appeal. The name continues to be a strong choice for parents seeking a name with roots in religious tradition and a positive meaning of peace.
Solomon is the English form of the Hebrew name Shelomoh, derived from shalom, meaning peace. In the Old Testament, Solomon was the son of David and Bathsheba, king of Israel renowned for his wisdom. The name has been used consistently among Jewish and Christian communities for centuries, appearing in classical literature and religious texts.
Where Solomon 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.
“Solomon” around the world
Where Solomon lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
15
babies in 2024
Ireland
4
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Sol, Solly, Sal
Sibling names for Solomon
Names that share Solomon's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Abigail, Esther, Naomi, Ruth, Sarah, Mercy, Temperance, Amity, Celestia, Lavenia, Makeda, Samaria, Temple, Vashti, Capitola, Pleasant, Saloma, Sheba, Sister, Bathsheba, Katurah, Mahlet, Beyonca, Jochebed, Shekina, Temprance, Vasti
Brothers: David, Noah, Isaiah, Ezekiel, Aaron, Eliezer, Hershel, Hezekiah, Judah, Mordecai, Sampson, Sholom, Zebulon, Adonijah, Melchizedek, Menelik, Naaman, Psalm, Reuel, Zadok, Absalom, Hersel, Rameses, Jebidiah, Jeptha, Pinches, Savyon, Shemuel, Thaddeaus, Zelig
Names like Solomon
Names whose popularity has moved with Solomon's over the last 50 years.
