Salomon Boy

Popularity: #846 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: SAL-oh-mun /ˈsæləmən/

Origin: Hebrew; Latin

Meaning: Hebrew: peace; Latin: to be safe

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Salomon has its roots in the Hebrew name שְׁלֹמֹה (Shlomoh), which is derived from the Hebrew word שָׁלוֹם (shalom), meaning "peace." The name appears in the biblical context, most notably associated with King Solomon, a significant figure in the Hebrew Bible known for his wisdom, wealth, and the construction of the First Temple in Jerusalem. The Greek form of the name, Σολομών (Solomon), was adopted in the Septuagint, an ancient Greek translation of the Hebrew Scriptures, which further facilitated its entry into Latin as Salomon.

This Latin form was then carried into Old French as Salomon, before finally being adopted into Middle English as Solomon, with variations such as Salomon appearing in different contexts. Historically, the name Salomon has been borne by various notable figures, including monarchs and scholars throughout the Middle Ages and the Renaissance.

The biblical King Solomon, who reigned around the 10th century BCE, is perhaps the most prominent bearer of the name, and his legacy has influenced literature, art, and religious thought across cultures. The name appears in various religious texts, including the King James Bible, published in 1611, which helped to solidify its presence in English-speaking contexts.

Additionally, Salomon has been associated with wisdom and prosperity, often symbolizing a peaceful and prosperous reign. Culturally, the name Salomon has resonated through various traditions and has been used in different forms across languages and cultures, reflecting its enduring significance.

In Jewish tradition, the name is often celebrated for its connection to peace and wisdom, while in Christian contexts, it is frequently associated with divine guidance and moral leadership. The diminutive form "Sol" is sometimes used, reflecting a more informal or affectionate variant of the name.

Overall, Salomon embodies a rich historical and cultural legacy that has persisted through centuries.

Famous people named Salomon

In this section, you will find notable people named Salomon. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Salomon who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Salomon who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Salomon Kalou is a professional footballer best known for his time at Chelsea, Hertha BSC, and the Ivory Coast national team.

Salomon Rushdie is an author best known for Midnight's Children, The Satanic Verses, and The Golden House.

Salomon de Rothschild is a banker best known for his role in the Rothschild banking family and various financial institutions.

Fictional characters named Salomon

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Salomon is a fictional character from the novel The Brothers Karamazov by Fyodor Dostoevsky. He is a significant figure representing the philosophical and moral dilemmas faced by the characters in the story.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Salomon, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

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Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Salomon. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Salomon was first seen in the United States in 1880.

Salomon has ranked as high as #3745 nationally, which occurred in 2025, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Florida, New Mexico, and New York.

In the past 5 years the name Salomon has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Salomon is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Salomon was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Salomon.

Year Total Births Boy
2025 92 92
2024 87 87
2023 74 74
2022 54 54
2021 61 61
2020 63 63
2019 57 57
2018 54 54
2017 45 45
2016 70 70
2015 69 69
2014 48 48
2013 53 53
2012 54 54
2011 56 56
2010 58 58
2009 69 69
2008 56 56
2007 73 73
2006 72 72
2005 76 76
2004 80 80
2003 60 60
2002 66 66
2001 62 62
2000 72 72
1999 48 48
1998 56 56
1997 52 52
1996 44 44
1995 48 48
1994 59 59
1993 47 47
1992 53 53
1991 53 53
1990 51 51
1989 54 54
1988 54 54
1987 40 40
1986 59 59
1985 41 41
1984 38 38
1983 38 38
1982 39 39
1981 38 38
1980 39 39
1979 33 33
1978 40 40
1977 25 25
1976 21 21
1975 31 31
1974 35 35
1973 39 39
1972 18 18
1971 18 18
1970 27 27
1969 15 15
1968 18 18
1967 21 21
1966 17 17
1965 18 18
1964 23 23
1963 22 22
1962 10 10
1961 12 12
1960 13 13
1959 22 22
1958 13 13
1957 24 24
1956 15 15
1955 18 18
1954 11 11
1953 18 18
1952 14 14
1951 15 15
1950 18 18
1949 20 20
1948 14 14
1947 20 20
1946 10 10
1945 16 16
1944 18 18
1943 12 12
1942 16 16
1941 11 11
1940 26 26
1939 11 11
1938 15 15
1937 18 18
1936 14 14
1935 11 11
1934 17 17
1933 15 15
1932 14 14
1931 25 25
1930 27 27
1929 13 13
1928 19 19
1927 18 18
1926 17 17
1925 13 13
1924 19 19
1923 19 19
1922 14 14
1921 16 16
1920 16 16
1919 16 16
1918 10 10
1917 7 7
1916 12 12
1915 7 7
1914 8 8
1913 7 7
1911 5 5
1910 5 5
1909 7 7
1907 7 7
1906 6 6
1898 5 5
1892 6 6
1880 6 6

Top States for Salomon (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
FL 25
48%
TX 15
29%
CA 12
23%