Salomon
Jewish, German, Dutch, Danish, Polish, French, Breton, Haitian, Mauritian, and Spanish (as Salomón) surname, all a variant of Solomon.
Every Salomon since 1880 — 3,864 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Salomon
Salomon is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #1,765 in 2025 with 92 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 3,864 American babies have been named Salomon. Its peak came in 2025, when 92 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 Salomon stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Salomon year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 92 | #1,765 |
| 2024 | 87 | #1,860 |
| 2023 | 74 | #2,043 |
| 2022 | 54 | #2,553 |
| 2021 | 61 | #2,296 |
| 2020 | 63 | #2,205 |
| 2019 | 57 | #2,388 |
| 2018 | 54 | #2,442 |
| 2017 | 45 | #2,752 |
| 2016 | 70 | #2,041 |
| 2015 | 69 | #2,067 |
| 2014 | 48 | #2,575 |
| 2013 | 53 | #2,393 |
| 2012 | 54 | #2,379 |
| 2011 | 56 | #2,311 |
| 2010 | 58 | #2,255 |
| 2009 | 69 | #2,028 |
| 2008 | 56 | #2,340 |
| 2007 | 73 | #1,941 |
| 2006 | 72 | #1,888 |
| 2005 | 76 | #1,750 |
| 2004 | 80 | #1,628 |
| 2003 | 60 | #1,955 |
| 2002 | 66 | #1,762 |
| 2001 | 62 | #1,811 |
| 2000 | 72 | #1,639 |
| 1995 | 48 | #1,830 |
| 1990 | 51 | #1,630 |
| 1985 | 41 | #1,589 |
| 1980 | 39 | #1,565 |
| 1975 | 31 | #1,653 |
| 1970 | 27 | #1,691 |
| 1965 | 18 | #1,904 |
| 1960 | 13 | #2,408 |
| 1955 | 18 | #1,896 |
| 1950 | 18 | #1,804 |
| 1945 | 16 | #1,756 |
| 1940 | 26 | #1,329 |
| 1935 | 11 | #2,376 |
| 1930 | 27 | #1,421 |
| 1925 | 13 | #2,412 |
| 1920 | 16 | #2,115 |
| 1915 | 7 | #3,350 |
| 1910 | 5 | #1,804 |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | 6 | #893 |
Famous people named Salomon
- Salomon van Ruysdael Painter · 1602–1670
- Salomon August Andrée Explorer · 1854–1897
- Salomon Maimon Philosopher · 1754–1800
- Salomon de Brosse Architect · 1571–1626
- Salomon Gessner Painter · 1730–1788
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Salomon mean?
Jewish, German, Dutch, Danish, Polish, French, Breton, Haitian, Mauritian, and Spanish (as Salomón) surname, all a variant of Solomon.
How popular is the name Salomon in 2025?
Salomon ranked #1,765 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 92 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Salomon?
3,864 babies have been named Salomon in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Salomon most popular?
Salomon peaked in 2025, when 92 newborns received the name.
Is Salomon a boy or girl name?
Salomon is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Salomon rising or falling?
Salomon is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Salomon?
Well-known people named Salomon include Salomon van Ruysdael (painter), Salomon August Andrée (explorer), Salomon Maimon (philosopher).