Shalon Unisex
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: SHA-lon /ˈʃeɪ.lɒn/
Origin: Hebrew; English
Meaning: Hebrew: 'peaceful'; English: 'gift'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Shalon has its roots in Hebrew, deriving from the word "shalom," which means "peace." This term has significant cultural and religious implications in Jewish tradition, symbolizing harmony and completeness. The transition of the name into English likely occurred through the influence of Hebrew texts and the translation of the Bible, particularly during the 16th century with the King James Bible, which popularized many Hebrew names and concepts in English-speaking cultures.
Historically, the concept of peace has been a central theme in various religious and philosophical texts, with the Hebrew Bible frequently referencing peace as a divine attribute. The name Shalon, while not directly mentioned in biblical texts, resonates with the broader themes of peace found throughout the scriptures.
The use of names derived from Hebrew often reflects a connection to biblical figures or virtues, which has contributed to their endurance in various cultures. Culturally, the name Shalon embodies a sense of tranquility and well-being, aligning with the values of many communities that prioritize harmony.
Its phonetic structure and melodic quality may also appeal to those seeking names with positive connotations. While diminutive forms or variations may exist, the name Shalon stands on its own as a representation of peace, reflecting its linguistic heritage and cultural significance.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Shalon was first seen in the United States in 1961.
Shalon has ranked as high as #932 nationally, which occurred in 1977, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Michigan, New York, and Indiana.
In the past 5 years the name Shalon has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Shalon 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 Shalon was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Shalon (1993)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 6 |
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 Shalon.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 5 |
| 2009 | 7 |
| 2008 | 6 |
| 2007 | 11 |
| 2006 | 10 |
| 2005 | 7 |
| 2004 | 8 |
| 2003 | 9 |
| 2002 | 9 |
| 2001 | 10 |
| 2000 | 11 |
| 1999 | 9 |
| 1998 | 14 |
| 1997 | 13 |
| 1996 | 13 |
| 1995 | 7 |
| 1994 | 14 |
| 1993 | 17 |
| 1992 | 12 |
| 1991 | 20 |
| 1990 | 23 |
| 1989 | 19 |
| 1988 | 18 |
| 1987 | 28 |
| 1986 | 31 |
| 1985 | 23 |
| 1984 | 25 |
| 1983 | 27 |
| 1982 | 30 |
| 1981 | 42 |
| 1980 | 49 |
| 1979 | 76 |
| 1978 | 57 |
| 1977 | 168 |
| 1976 | 92 |
| 1975 | 27 |
| 1974 | 33 |
| 1973 | 19 |
| 1972 | 26 |
| 1971 | 41 |
| 1970 | 24 |
| 1969 | 17 |
| 1968 | 18 |
| 1967 | 10 |
| 1966 | 14 |
| 1965 | 11 |
| 1964 | 10 |
| 1962 | 5 |
| 1961 | 6 |