Solomon
From Latin Solomōn (variant of Salomon), from Ancient Greek Σολομών (Solomṓn), from Biblical Hebrew שְׁלֹמֹה (šĕlōmōʰ), from שָׁלוֹם (šālōm, “peace”).
Every Solomon since 1880 — 38,080 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Solomon
Solomon is moderately common for boys in the United States, ranked #422 in 2025 with 767 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 38,080 American babies have been named Solomon. Its peak came in 2016, when 907 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 Solomon stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Solomon year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 767 | #422 |
| 2024 | — | — | 771 | #416 |
| 2023 | — | — | 711 | #438 |
| 2022 | — | — | 710 | #438 |
| 2021 | — | — | 737 | #418 |
| 2020 | — | — | 750 | #402 |
| 2019 | — | — | 757 | #408 |
| 2018 | — | — | 825 | #387 |
| 2017 | — | — | 883 | #376 |
| 2016 | — | — | 907 | #368 |
| 2015 | — | — | 873 | #369 |
| 2014 | — | — | 832 | #379 |
| 2013 | — | — | 709 | #419 |
| 2012 | — | — | 637 | #436 |
| 2011 | — | — | 609 | #445 |
| 2010 | — | — | 566 | #464 |
| 2009 | — | — | 600 | #456 |
| 2008 | — | — | 691 | #423 |
| 2007 | — | — | 615 | #453 |
| 2006 | — | — | 563 | #473 |
| 2005 | — | — | 535 | #468 |
| 2004 | — | — | 530 | #475 |
| 2003 | — | — | 496 | #495 |
| 2002 | — | — | 527 | #460 |
| 2001 | — | — | 558 | #435 |
| 2000 | — | — | 516 | #462 |
| 1995 | — | — | 324 | #567 |
| 1990 | — | — | 218 | #687 |
| 1985 | — | — | 243 | #568 |
| 1980 | — | — | 214 | #594 |
| 1975 | — | — | 173 | #618 |
| 1970 | — | — | 142 | #700 |
| 1965 | — | — | 140 | #637 |
| 1960 | — | — | 128 | #696 |
| 1955 | — | — | 170 | #571 |
| 1950 | — | — | 139 | #577 |
| 1945 | — | — | 118 | #553 |
| 1940 | — | — | 150 | #475 |
| 1935 | — | — | 131 | #499 |
| 1930 | — | — | 193 | #425 |
| 1925 | — | — | 290 | #342 |
| 1920 | — | — | 356 | #303 |
| 1915 | — | — | 312 | #280 |
| 1910 | — | — | 81 | #275 |
| 1905 | — | — | 47 | #294 |
| 1900 | — | — | 72 | #242 |
| 1895 | — | — | 51 | #253 |
| 1890 | — | — | 43 | #267 |
| 1885 | — | — | 58 | #211 |
| 1880 | — | — | 62 | #198 |
Famous people named Solomon
- Solomon Religious figure · -1011–-931
- Solomon ibn Gabirol Philosopher · 1021–1058
- Solomon, King of Hungary Politician · 1053–1087
- Solomon Asch Psychologist · 1907–1996
- Solomon Northup Writer · 1808–1863
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Solomon mean?
From Latin Solomōn (variant of Salomon), from Ancient Greek Σολομών (Solomṓn), from Biblical Hebrew שְׁלֹמֹה (šĕlōmōʰ), from שָׁלוֹם (šālōm, “peace”).
How popular is the name Solomon in 2025?
Solomon ranked #422 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 767 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Solomon?
38,080 babies have been named Solomon in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Solomon most popular?
Solomon peaked in 2016, when 907 newborns received the name.
Is Solomon a boy or girl name?
Solomon is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Solomon rising or falling?
Solomon has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Solomon?
Well-known people named Solomon include Solomon (religious figure), Solomon ibn Gabirol (philosopher), Solomon, King of Hungary (politician).