Sholem
boy nameSholem entered the US charts in 1958, peaked at #3037 in 1959, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1958–2025
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rank today
#3037
peak (1959)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1950s | #3491 |
| 1970s | #4814 |
| 1980s | #5895 |
| 2000s | #9581 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Sholem are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Sholem alive today was born around 1977, making them about 48 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Sholem in 2025?
- Sholem is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Sholem most popular?
- Sholem peaked in 1959, reaching #3037 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Sholem with classmates?
- Sholem will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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