Shloma
Every Shloma since 1974 — 517 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Shloma
Shloma is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,016 in 2025 with 20 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1974, 517 American babies have been named Shloma. Its peak came in 2018, when 30 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Shloma stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Shloma year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 20 | #5,016 |
| 2024 | 26 | #4,175 |
| 2023 | 28 | #3,984 |
| 2022 | 23 | #4,550 |
| 2021 | 25 | #4,216 |
| 2020 | 8 | #9,426 |
| 2019 | 29 | #3,786 |
| 2018 | 30 | #3,689 |
| 2017 | 18 | #5,269 |
| 2016 | 13 | #6,670 |
| 2015 | 26 | #4,060 |
| 2014 | 17 | #5,449 |
| 2013 | 6 | #11,939 |
| 2012 | 15 | #5,945 |
| 2011 | 10 | #7,972 |
| 2010 | 13 | #6,650 |
| 2009 | 15 | #6,041 |
| 2008 | 15 | #6,018 |
| 2007 | 18 | #5,179 |
| 2006 | 10 | #7,907 |
| 2005 | 15 | #5,536 |
| 2004 | 18 | #4,765 |
| 2003 | 10 | #7,163 |
| 2002 | 14 | #5,354 |
| 2001 | 7 | #9,087 |
| 2000 | 10 | #6,753 |
| 1995 | 7 | #7,682 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Shloma in 2025?
Shloma ranked #5,016 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 20 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Shloma?
517 babies have been named Shloma in the United States since 1974, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Shloma most popular?
Shloma peaked in 2018, when 30 newborns received the name.
Is Shloma a boy or girl name?
Shloma is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Shloma rising or falling?
Shloma is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.