Boy nameCurrently #417 in the USSteady
Solomon
SOL-uh-mun//ˈsɒləmən//
3 syllablesPeak year: 20167 lettersStarts with S
Meaning & origin
Peace
Solomon comes from the Hebrew 'shalom', meaning peace, and belongs to the wise king of Israel famed for his wisdom, wealth, and the building of the First Temple. Its rich biblical weight and dignified sound have made it a distinctive, popular modern choice.
Solomon's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Solomon |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 62 |
| 1881 | 49 |
| 1882 | 51 |
| 1883 | 45 |
| 1884 | 60 |
| 1885 | 58 |
| 1886 | 45 |
| 1887 | 33 |
| 1888 | 43 |
| 1889 | 40 |
| 1890 | 43 |
| 1891 | 37 |
| 1892 | 43 |
| 1893 | 44 |
| 1894 | 32 |
| 1895 | 51 |
| 1896 | 44 |
| 1897 | 44 |
| 1898 | 40 |
| 1899 | 37 |
| 1900 | 72 |
| 1901 | 37 |
| 1902 | 66 |
| 1903 | 44 |
| 1904 | 50 |
| 1905 | 47 |
| 1906 | 48 |
| 1907 | 65 |
| 1908 | 61 |
| 1909 | 79 |
| 1910 | 81 |
| 1911 | 129 |
| 1912 | 233 |
| 1913 | 215 |
| 1914 | 297 |
| 1915 | 312 |
| 1916 | 317 |
| 1917 | 376 |
| 1918 | 367 |
| 1919 | 353 |
| 1920 | 356 |
| 1921 | 356 |
| 1922 | 334 |
| 1923 | 314 |
| 1924 | 271 |
| 1925 | 290 |
| 1926 | 214 |
| 1927 | 209 |
| 1928 | 218 |
| 1929 | 204 |
| 1930 | 193 |
| 1931 | 154 |
| 1932 | 165 |
| 1933 | 145 |
| 1934 | 149 |
| 1935 | 131 |
| 1936 | 153 |
| 1937 | 138 |
| 1938 | 143 |
| 1939 | 116 |
| 1940 | 150 |
| 1941 | 118 |
| 1942 | 148 |
| 1943 | 154 |
| 1944 | 126 |
| 1945 | 118 |
| 1946 | 136 |
| 1947 | 170 |
| 1948 | 185 |
| 1949 | 194 |
| 1950 | 139 |
| 1951 | 178 |
| 1952 | 154 |
| 1953 | 144 |
| 1954 | 166 |
| 1955 | 170 |
| 1956 | 163 |
| 1957 | 163 |
| 1958 | 134 |
| 1959 | 172 |
| 1960 | 128 |
| 1961 | 145 |
| 1962 | 118 |
| 1963 | 121 |
| 1964 | 132 |
| 1965 | 140 |
| 1966 | 116 |
| 1967 | 114 |
| 1968 | 125 |
| 1969 | 142 |
| 1970 | 142 |
| 1971 | 177 |
| 1972 | 145 |
| 1973 | 158 |
| 1974 | 172 |
| 1975 | 173 |
| 1976 | 199 |
| 1977 | 222 |
| 1978 | 217 |
| 1979 | 240 |
| 1980 | 214 |
| 1981 | 200 |
| 1982 | 295 |
| 1983 | 221 |
| 1984 | 263 |
| 1985 | 243 |
| 1986 | 222 |
| 1987 | 227 |
| 1988 | 260 |
| 1989 | 265 |
| 1990 | 218 |
| 1991 | 260 |
| 1992 | 257 |
| 1993 | 292 |
| 1994 | 302 |
| 1995 | 324 |
| 1996 | 363 |
| 1997 | 415 |
| 1998 | 431 |
| 1999 | 521 |
| 2000 | 516 |
| 2001 | 558 |
| 2002 | 527 |
| 2003 | 496 |
| 2004 | 530 |
| 2005 | 535 |
| 2006 | 563 |
| 2007 | 615 |
| 2008 | 691 |
| 2009 | 599 |
| 2010 | 566 |
| 2011 | 609 |
| 2012 | 637 |
| 2013 | 708 |
| 2014 | 832 |
| 2015 | 873 |
| 2016 | 904 |
| 2017 | 883 |
| 2018 | 824 |
| 2019 | 755 |
| 2020 | 750 |
| 2021 | 737 |
| 2022 | 709 |
| 2023 | 709 |
| 2024 | 765 |
Solomon through the decades
- Solomon peaked in 2016, when 904 babies were named Solomon in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Solomon has risen 24% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Solomon currently ranks #417 in the US and is holding steady.
Nicknames
Sol
Variants & spellings
Salomon