Shalom
Boy name · #1715 in 2025 · Uniqueness 68/100
In 2025, 95 baby boys were named Shalom, placing it at #1715 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #1703, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 18,947 boys born in 2025 was named Shalom.
Babies named Shalom per year, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
The 78-year story
Shalom first appears in the Social Security records in 1947, when 6 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2021, when 107 boys were named Shalom — good for #1597 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Shalom against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Shalom in class?
Shalom scores 68 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "rare" band. A high score means genuine rarity — your Shalom will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Shalom is most common
Geography matters for names, and Shalom is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Shaloms were NY (21), NJ (18), FL (13), OH (7), CA (6). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
Names like Shalom
Statistically, parents drawn to Shalom tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Sholom, Ransom, Shulem, Avrohom, and Simcha.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Shalom | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 95 | #1708 |
| 2024 | 96 | #1724 |
| 2023 | 99 | #1701 |
| 2022 | 92 | #1782 |
| 2021 | 107 | #1597 |
| 2020 | 91 | #1707 |
| 2019 | 89 | #1755 |
| 2018 | 71 | #2029 |
| 2017 | 80 | #1844 |
| 2016 | 77 | #1903 |
| 2015 | 91 | #1703 |
| 2014 | 74 | #1945 |
| 2013 | 61 | #2165 |
| 2012 | 66 | #2066 |
| 2011 | 66 | #2035 |
| 2010 | 69 | #1986 |
| 2009 | 67 | #2050 |
| 2008 | 51 | #2467 |
| 2007 | 71 | #1972 |
| 2006 | 50 | #2449 |
| 2005 | 48 | #2399 |
| 2004 | 62 | #1953 |
| 2003 | 50 | #2180 |
| 2002 | 52 | #2068 |
| 2001 | 46 | #2217 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Shalom a popular boy name?
Shalom ranked #1715 among boys in 2025 with 95 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #1703.
When was the name Shalom most popular?
Shalom peaked in 2021, when 107 American boys received the name (ranked #1597 that year). Since 2021 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Shalom?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 18,947 newborn American boys was named Shalom. It scores 68/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "rare".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.