Shalom
Boy name · #1715 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Shalom? In official American birth records, Shalom has been tracked continuously since 1947, giving it 78 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 95 baby boys were named Shalom, placing it at #1715 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #1703, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 18,947 boys born in 2025 was named Shalom.
Babies named Shalom per year. Source: Official national birth records.
The 78-year story
Shalom first appears in the Social Security records in 1947, when 6 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2021, when 107 boys were named Shalom — good for #1597 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Shalom against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Shalom in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Shalom is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Shalom will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Shalom is most common
Geography matters for names, and Shalom is no exception. Adjusted for how many boys are born in each state, Shalom is most common in NJ (0.5 per 1,000), NY (0.2 per 1,000), FL (0.1 per 1,000) — against a national average of about 0.1 per 1,000 boys. These are per-capita rates, so they show where Shalom is a genuine regional favorite rather than just where the most babies are born.
Names like Shalom
Statistically, parents drawn to Shalom tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Sholom, Ransom, Shulem, Avrohom, and Simcha.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Shalom | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 95 | #1708 |
| 2024 | 96 | #1724 |
| 2023 | 99 | #1701 |
| 2022 | 92 | #1782 |
| 2021 | 107 | #1597 |
| 2020 | 91 | #1707 |
| 2019 | 89 | #1755 |
| 2018 | 71 | #2029 |
| 2017 | 80 | #1844 |
| 2016 | 77 | #1903 |
| 2015 | 91 | #1703 |
| 2014 | 74 | #1945 |
| 2013 | 61 | #2165 |
| 2012 | 66 | #2066 |
| 2011 | 66 | #2035 |
| 2010 | 69 | #1986 |
| 2009 | 67 | #2050 |
| 2008 | 51 | #2467 |
| 2007 | 71 | #1972 |
| 2006 | 50 | #2449 |
| 2005 | 48 | #2399 |
| 2004 | 62 | #1953 |
| 2003 | 50 | #2180 |
| 2002 | 52 | #2068 |
| 2001 | 46 | #2217 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Shalom?
In official American birth records, the name Shalom first appeared in 1947 (over 78 years ago), when 6 newborn boys received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 78 years.
Is Shalom a popular boy name?
Shalom ranked #1715 among boys in 2025 with 95 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #1703.
When was the name Shalom most popular?
Shalom peaked in 2021, when 107 American boys received the name (ranked #1597 that year). Since 2021 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Shalom?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 18,947 newborn American boys was named Shalom. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.