Sholom
Every Sholom since 1918 — 1,497 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Sholom
Sholom is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,749 in 2025 with 47 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1918, 1,497 American babies have been named Sholom. Its peak came in 2020, when 52 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 Sholom stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Sholom year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 47 | #2,749 |
| 2024 | 49 | #2,705 |
| 2023 | 46 | #2,797 |
| 2022 | 44 | #2,910 |
| 2021 | 39 | #3,112 |
| 2020 | 52 | #2,496 |
| 2019 | 37 | #3,184 |
| 2018 | 36 | #3,226 |
| 2017 | 48 | #2,630 |
| 2016 | 42 | #2,880 |
| 2015 | 42 | #2,855 |
| 2014 | 47 | #2,615 |
| 2013 | 40 | #2,886 |
| 2012 | 37 | #3,108 |
| 2011 | 35 | #3,230 |
| 2010 | 36 | #3,174 |
| 2009 | 37 | #3,155 |
| 2008 | 27 | #3,904 |
| 2007 | 28 | #3,778 |
| 2006 | 32 | #3,373 |
| 2005 | 28 | #3,515 |
| 2004 | 32 | #3,146 |
| 2003 | 33 | #2,983 |
| 2002 | 38 | #2,595 |
| 2001 | 30 | #3,050 |
| 2000 | 16 | #4,757 |
| 1995 | 13 | #4,746 |
| 1990 | 20 | #3,151 |
| 1985 | 18 | #2,807 |
| 1980 | 11 | #3,810 |
| 1975 | 7 | #4,720 |
| 1970 | 6 | #4,649 |
| 1965 | 5 | #4,355 |
| 1960 | 6 | #3,993 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Sholom in 2025?
Sholom ranked #2,749 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 47 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Sholom?
1,497 babies have been named Sholom in the United States since 1918, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Sholom most popular?
Sholom peaked in 2020, when 52 newborns received the name.
Is Sholom a boy or girl name?
Sholom is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Sholom rising or falling?
Sholom is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.