Boy · #2,805 in 2026

Sholom

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

Current Rank

#2,805

Peak Rank

#2,159 (2020)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

+8%

1918

First Year

2026

Last Year

2020

Peak Year

#2159

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Sholom

Sholom first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1918, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2020, when 52 Sholoms were born — ranking #2,466 that year. As of 2026, Sholom ranks #2,805 for baby boys with 46 births, gradually rising (+8%). In total, more than 2K Sholoms have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s 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 Sholom

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

Sholem
Shallum
Shalom
Shala
Shallon
Shalm
Solemn
Chillum
Solom
Jhelum
Shilling
Shelling

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Sholom

What does the name Sholom mean?

Sholom is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1918. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Sholom in 2026?

In 2026, Sholom ranks #2,805 among boys' names in the U.S., with 46 babies given the name that year.

When was Sholom most popular?

Sholom reached its peak popularity in 2020, ranking #2,159 that year with 52 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Sholom a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Sholom?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Sholom include Brinton, Calton, Texas. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Sholom

Sholom is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1918 and has accumulated 2K births in the dataset. Sholom's peak popularity came in 2020 when it ranked #2,159. Use the chart and map above to compare Sholom'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.