Shalom
Borrowed from Hebrew שָׁלוֹם (shalóm).
Every Shalom since 1947 — 3,689 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Shalom
Shalom is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #1,725 in 2025 with 95 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1947, 3,689 American babies have been named Shalom — about 67% boys and 33% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2023, when 146 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 Shalom stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Shalom 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 | 51 | #3,163 | 95 | #1,725 |
| 2024 | 42 | #3,688 | 96 | #1,732 |
| 2023 | 47 | #3,422 | 99 | #1,708 |
| 2022 | 40 | #3,821 | 92 | #1,791 |
| 2021 | 36 | #4,076 | 107 | #1,603 |
| 2020 | 35 | #4,067 | 91 | #1,714 |
| 2019 | 30 | #4,640 | 89 | #1,760 |
| 2018 | 42 | #3,663 | 71 | #2,043 |
| 2017 | 52 | #3,137 | 80 | #1,855 |
| 2016 | 42 | #3,698 | 77 | #1,917 |
| 2015 | 51 | #3,249 | 91 | #1,715 |
| 2014 | 45 | #3,536 | 74 | #1,958 |
| 2013 | 50 | #3,260 | 61 | #2,177 |
| 2012 | 44 | #3,639 | 66 | #2,089 |
| 2011 | 39 | #3,903 | 66 | #2,050 |
| 2010 | 37 | #4,097 | 69 | #2,001 |
| 2009 | 38 | #4,090 | 67 | #2,070 |
| 2008 | 33 | #4,632 | 51 | #2,502 |
| 2007 | 35 | #4,366 | 71 | #1,992 |
| 2006 | 23 | #5,877 | 50 | #2,470 |
| 2005 | 23 | #5,577 | 48 | #2,424 |
| 2004 | 26 | #5,050 | 62 | #1,971 |
| 2003 | 21 | #5,764 | 50 | #2,203 |
| 2002 | 29 | #4,368 | 52 | #2,087 |
| 2001 | 27 | #4,547 | 46 | #2,241 |
| 2000 | 18 | #6,171 | 32 | #2,854 |
| 1995 | 7 | #11,552 | 25 | #2,911 |
| 1990 | 7 | #11,161 | 21 | #3,045 |
| 1985 | — | — | 15 | #3,194 |
| 1980 | 10 | #6,675 | 12 | #3,581 |
| 1975 | 9 | #6,356 | 12 | #3,207 |
| 1970 | 6 | #7,808 | — | — |
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| 1960 | — | — | 7 | #3,613 |
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Famous people named Shalom
- Shalom Harlow Model · b. 1973
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Shalom mean?
Borrowed from Hebrew שָׁלוֹם (shalóm).
How popular is the name Shalom in 2025?
Shalom ranked #1,725 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 95 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Shalom?
3,689 babies have been named Shalom in the United States since 1947, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Shalom most popular?
Shalom peaked in 2023, when 146 newborns received the name.
Is Shalom a boy or girl name?
Shalom is used for both: about 33% of babies named Shalom have been girls and 67% boys.
Is the name Shalom rising or falling?
Shalom is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Shalom?
Well-known people named Shalom include Shalom Harlow (model).