Shulem
Every Shulem since 1959 — 1,584 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Shulem
Shulem is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #1,957 in 2025 with 79 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1959, 1,584 American babies have been named Shulem. Its peak came in 2023, when 92 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 Shulem stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Shulem year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 79 | #1,957 |
| 2024 | 78 | #1,994 |
| 2023 | 92 | #1,772 |
| 2022 | 71 | #2,112 |
| 2021 | 65 | #2,191 |
| 2020 | 63 | #2,206 |
| 2019 | 62 | #2,257 |
| 2018 | 56 | #2,380 |
| 2017 | 48 | #2,631 |
| 2016 | 53 | #2,432 |
| 2015 | 49 | #2,558 |
| 2014 | 60 | #2,250 |
| 2013 | 50 | #2,488 |
| 2012 | 53 | #2,409 |
| 2011 | 53 | #2,401 |
| 2010 | 50 | #2,505 |
| 2009 | 58 | #2,281 |
| 2008 | 46 | #2,710 |
| 2007 | 54 | #2,412 |
| 2006 | 22 | #4,346 |
| 2005 | 36 | #2,949 |
| 2004 | 36 | #2,873 |
| 2003 | 24 | #3,709 |
| 2002 | 27 | #3,332 |
| 2001 | 29 | #3,135 |
| 2000 | 25 | #3,409 |
| 1995 | 12 | #5,078 |
| 1990 | 19 | #3,291 |
| 1985 | 10 | #4,294 |
| 1980 | — | — |
| 1975 | 6 | #5,362 |
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| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Shulem in 2025?
Shulem ranked #1,957 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 79 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Shulem?
1,584 babies have been named Shulem in the United States since 1959, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Shulem most popular?
Shulem peaked in 2023, when 92 newborns received the name.
Is Shulem a boy or girl name?
Shulem is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Shulem rising or falling?
Shulem is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.