Shlome
Every Shlome since 1959 — 799 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Shlome
Shlome is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,929 in 2025 with 43 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1959, 799 American babies have been named Shlome. Its peak came in 2025, when 43 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Shlome stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Shlome year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 43 | #2,929 |
| 2024 | 40 | #3,093 |
| 2023 | 35 | #3,405 |
| 2022 | 29 | #3,859 |
| 2021 | 42 | #2,965 |
| 2020 | 30 | #3,640 |
| 2019 | 35 | #3,334 |
| 2018 | 34 | #3,363 |
| 2017 | 23 | #4,442 |
| 2016 | 26 | #4,079 |
| 2015 | 30 | #3,671 |
| 2014 | 28 | #3,766 |
| 2013 | 22 | #4,439 |
| 2012 | 27 | #3,877 |
| 2011 | 21 | #4,630 |
| 2010 | 17 | #5,434 |
| 2009 | 20 | #4,897 |
| 2008 | 20 | #4,871 |
| 2007 | 13 | #6,553 |
| 2006 | 21 | #4,489 |
| 2005 | 28 | #3,514 |
| 2004 | 21 | #4,243 |
| 2003 | 25 | #3,614 |
| 2002 | 23 | #3,765 |
| 2001 | 22 | #3,825 |
| 2000 | 21 | #3,894 |
| 1995 | 7 | #7,683 |
| 1990 | 11 | #4,942 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Shlome in 2025?
Shlome ranked #2,929 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 43 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Shlome?
799 babies have been named Shlome in the United States since 1959, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Shlome most popular?
Shlome peaked in 2025, when 43 newborns received the name.
Is Shlome a boy or girl name?
Shlome is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Shlome rising or falling?
Shlome is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.