Shlomo Boy

Popularity: #729 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: SHLOH-mo /ˈʃloʊ.moʊ/

Origin: Hebrew

Meaning: peaceful

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Shlomo is of Hebrew origin, derived from the root word 'shalom,' which means 'peace.' The name can be traced back to the biblical figure Solomon, known in Hebrew as Shlomo, who was the son of King David and is renowned for his wisdom, wealth, and building the First Temple in Jerusalem. The name appears in various forms throughout history, including the Greek 'Solomon' and the Latin 'Salomon,' before being adopted into English as Solomon.

The transition into English occurred primarily through the influence of the Old Testament, particularly in the translations of the Bible during the Middle Ages, which brought Hebrew names into the vernacular of English speakers. Historically, Shlomo is most notably associated with the biblical King Solomon, who reigned around the 10th century BCE.

His story is recounted in several books of the Hebrew Bible, including 1 Kings and 2 Chronicles, where he is depicted as a wise ruler who authored proverbs and songs. The wisdom literature attributed to Solomon has had a lasting impact on Jewish and Christian traditions, contributing to the name's significance over the centuries.

The name Shlomo has also been borne by various Jewish scholars and leaders throughout history, reinforcing its cultural and religious importance. Culturally, Shlomo symbolizes peace and wisdom, reflecting the qualities associated with its biblical namesake.

The name has been embraced in various Jewish communities around the world, often used in religious contexts and associated with the ideals of justice and prosperity. In addition to its full form, diminutive forms such as Shlomi are also used, although the primary name retains its strong historical and cultural resonance.

The enduring legacy of Shlomo as a name is tied to its rich biblical heritage and the values it represents.

Famous people named Shlomo

In this section, you will find notable people named Shlomo. 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 Shlomo who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

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Shlomo Carlebach is a rabbi and musician best known for his Jewish religious songs and contributions to Jewish music.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Shlomo, 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 Shlomo. 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 Shlomo was first seen in the United States in 1945.

Shlomo has ranked as high as #2006 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in New York, New Jersey, Maryland, California, and Florida.

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

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Shlomo 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 Shlomo 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 Shlomo.

Year Total Births Boy
2025 211 211
2024 235 235
2023 218 218
2022 194 194
2021 203 203
2020 178 178
2019 200 200
2018 196 196
2017 177 177
2016 168 168
2015 174 174
2014 171 171
2013 156 156
2012 144 144
2011 130 130
2010 149 149
2009 156 156
2008 110 110
2007 139 139
2006 151 151
2005 138 138
2004 109 109
2003 121 121
2002 114 114
2001 91 91
2000 106 106
1999 74 74
1998 74 74
1997 92 92
1996 67 67
1995 96 96
1994 64 64
1993 63 63
1992 66 66
1991 62 62
1990 66 66
1989 65 65
1988 56 56
1987 42 42
1986 46 46
1985 41 41
1984 46 46
1983 38 38
1982 39 39
1981 31 31
1980 41 41
1979 28 28
1978 20 20
1977 25 25
1976 23 23
1975 30 30
1974 19 19
1973 21 21
1972 13 13
1971 15 15
1970 12 12
1969 9 9
1968 10 10
1967 12 12
1966 5 5
1965 9 9
1964 7 7
1962 14 14
1961 6 6
1960 8 8
1959 10 10
1958 6 6
1957 6 6
1956 11 11
1955 6 6
1954 5 5
1953 8 8
1952 6 6
1950 9 9
1948 5 5
1945 7 7

Top States for Shlomo (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
NY 110
51%
NJ 89
41%
MD 10
5%
FL 6
3%