Shalom
boy name#1708 in 2025Shalom entered the US charts in 1947, peaked at #1597 in 2021, ranks #1708 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1947–2025
#1708
rank today
#1597
peak (2021)
95
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1940s | #3370 |
| 1950s | #3819 |
| 1960s | #3540 |
| 1970s | #3144 |
| 1980s | #2989 |
| 1990s | #2773 |
| 2000s | #2256 |
| 2010s | #1943 |
| 2020s | #1703 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Shalom has been most popular in NY, NJ, CA.
Living bearers
About 2,400 people named Shalom are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Shalom alive today was born around 2010, making them about 15 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Shalom in 2025?
- Shalom ranks #1708 among US boy names in 2025, with 95 babies given the name.
- When was the name Shalom most popular?
- Shalom peaked in 2021, reaching #1597 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Shalom with classmates?
- Shalom will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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