Boy · #3,155 in 2026

Shlome

Name: Popularity of the name Shlome in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Shlome, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#3,155

Peak Rank

#2,917 (2021)

Total Babies

833

5-Yr Trend

+10%

1959

First Year

2026

Last Year

2021

Peak Year

#2917

Peak Rank

833

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Shlome

Shlome first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1959, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2021, when 42 Shlomes were born — ranking #2,917 that year. As of 2026, Shlome ranks #3,155 for baby boys with 39 births, gradually rising (+10%). In total, more than 833 Shlomes have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1950s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Shlome

Phonetically similar names — useful when Shlome is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Schlimm
Schlemm
Shalom
Schlong
Shlong
Shlomo
Schaum
Schlein
Schlang
Shlomi
Schlange
Sloam

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Shlome

What does the name Shlome mean?

Shlome is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1959. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Shlome in 2026?

In 2026, Shlome ranks #3,155 among boys' names in the U.S., with 39 babies given the name that year.

When was Shlome most popular?

Shlome reached its peak popularity in 2021, ranking #2,917 that year with 42 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Shlome most popular?

Shlome has historically been most popular in New York. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Shlome.

Is Shlome a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Shlome is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Shlome?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Shlome include Narek, Creedence, Godric. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Shlome

Shlome is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1959 and has accumulated 833 births in the dataset. Shlome's peak popularity came in 2021 when it ranked #2,917. Use the chart and map above to compare Shlome's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.