Salome
From Ancient Greek Σαλώμη (Salṓmē), from Hebrew שְׁלוֹמִית (sh'lomít) (belonging to the same root as שָׁלוֹם (shalóm, “peace”)).
Every Salome since 1880 — 5,624 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Salome
Salome is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #1,042 in 2025 with 239 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 5,624 American babies have been named Salome — about 88% girls and 12% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2024, when 275 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Salome stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Salome year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 239 | #1,042 | — | — |
| 2024 | 275 | #951 | — | — |
| 2023 | 222 | #1,115 | — | — |
| 2022 | 195 | #1,238 | — | — |
| 2021 | 148 | #1,459 | 9 | #8,713 |
| 2020 | 155 | #1,416 | — | — |
| 2019 | 125 | #1,685 | — | — |
| 2018 | 140 | #1,553 | — | — |
| 2017 | 129 | #1,673 | — | — |
| 2016 | 120 | #1,741 | — | — |
| 2015 | 125 | #1,703 | — | — |
| 2014 | 103 | #1,954 | — | — |
| 2013 | 83 | #2,256 | — | — |
| 2012 | 77 | #2,421 | — | — |
| 2011 | 74 | #2,479 | — | — |
| 2010 | 83 | #2,309 | — | — |
| 2009 | 76 | #2,504 | — | — |
| 2008 | 81 | #2,395 | 5 | #14,240 |
| 2007 | 84 | #2,309 | — | — |
| 2006 | 82 | #2,324 | — | — |
| 2005 | 90 | #2,085 | 6 | #11,212 |
| 2004 | 57 | #2,839 | 7 | #9,754 |
| 2003 | 33 | #4,096 | 12 | #6,185 |
| 2002 | 64 | #2,492 | — | — |
| 2001 | 41 | #3,356 | 6 | #10,317 |
| 2000 | 56 | #2,665 | 5 | #11,811 |
| 1995 | 24 | #4,321 | 6 | #8,687 |
| 1990 | 15 | #6,073 | 9 | #5,732 |
| 1985 | 14 | #5,289 | 6 | #6,388 |
| 1980 | 21 | #3,820 | — | — |
| 1975 | 15 | #4,314 | 8 | #4,241 |
| 1970 | 15 | #4,005 | 8 | #3,778 |
| 1965 | 6 | #6,376 | — | — |
| 1960 | 17 | #3,083 | 6 | #3,986 |
| 1955 | 10 | #4,000 | 5 | #4,310 |
| 1950 | 6 | #5,194 | — | — |
| 1945 | 11 | #2,889 | 11 | #2,226 |
| 1940 | 5 | #4,925 | 6 | #3,410 |
| 1935 | 22 | #1,654 | 7 | #3,212 |
| 1930 | 14 | #2,402 | 12 | #2,427 |
| 1925 | 23 | #1,842 | 6 | #4,123 |
| 1920 | 29 | #1,540 | 5 | #4,861 |
| 1915 | 33 | #1,222 | — | — |
| 1910 | 19 | #1,024 | 5 | #1,803 |
| 1905 | 18 | #896 | — | — |
| 1900 | 16 | #961 | — | — |
| 1895 | 18 | #766 | — | — |
| 1890 | 13 | #788 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | 11 | #541 | — | — |
Famous people named Salome
- Salome Religious figure · 14–100
- Salome Religious figure · 50–100
- Salome Alexandra Politician · -140–-67
- Salome Zourabichvili Politician · b. 1952
- Salome I Politician · -65–10
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Salome mean?
From Ancient Greek Σαλώμη (Salṓmē), from Hebrew שְׁלוֹמִית (sh'lomít) (belonging to the same root as שָׁלוֹם (shalóm, “peace”)).
How popular is the name Salome in 2025?
Salome ranked #1,042 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 239 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Salome?
5,624 babies have been named Salome in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Salome most popular?
Salome peaked in 2024, when 275 newborns received the name.
Is Salome a boy or girl name?
Salome is used for both: about 88% of babies named Salome have been girls and 12% boys.
Is the name Salome rising or falling?
Salome is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Salome?
Well-known people named Salome include Salome (religious figure), Salome (religious figure), Salome Alexandra (politician).