Sholom Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationSHO-luhm / ˈʃoʊ.ləmHebrew
Meaning
peace
Historical & Cultural Background
Sholom is a Hebrew name often associated with the concept of peace and tranquility. It is commonly used in Jewish communities and reflects cultural values of harmony. The name is sometimes used in religious contexts, particularly in prayers and blessings. Variants of the name can be found in different cultures, often with similar meanings.
Trend Summary
The name Sholom has remained relatively uncommon in the United States.
Similar Names
Variants
- Shalom
- Sholom
International Variants
- Salom (Spanish)
- Salomé (French)
- Shalom (Hebrew)
Famous people named Sholom
Sholom Aleichem was a renowned Yiddish author known for his humorous stories about Jewish life.
Sholom Schwartz is a notable sociologist recognized for his work in value systems.
Sholom Rubashkin is a businessman known for his involvement in the kosher meat industry.
Sholom B. Weiss is an American businessman who gained notoriety for his legal issues.
Fictional characters named Sholom
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Sholom was first seen in the United States in 1918. Sholom has ranked as high as #1304 nationally, which occurred in 2020, and has been most popular in New York, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Sholom has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Sholom (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 28 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1918 | 5 |
| 1947 | 5 |
| 1949 | 5 |
| 1953 | 5 |
| 1954 | 5 |
| 1957 | 8 |
| 1958 | 12 |
| 1959 | 9 |
| 1960 | 6 |
| 1963 | 10 |
| 1965 | 5 |
| 1966 | 6 |
| 1968 | 5 |
| 1969 | 6 |
| 1970 | 6 |
| 1971 | 5 |
| 1972 | 9 |
| 1973 | 6 |
| 1974 | 13 |
| 1975 | 7 |
| 1976 | 8 |
| 1977 | 8 |
| 1978 | 7 |
| 1979 | 12 |
| 1980 | 11 |
| 1981 | 15 |
| 1982 | 18 |
| 1983 | 19 |
| 1984 | 24 |
| 1985 | 18 |
| 1986 | 14 |
| 1987 | 23 |
| 1988 | 7 |
| 1989 | 10 |
| 1990 | 20 |
| 1991 | 16 |
| 1992 | 28 |
| 1993 | 17 |
| 1994 | 19 |
| 1995 | 13 |
| 1996 | 12 |
| 1997 | 26 |
| 1998 | 16 |
| 1999 | 20 |
| 2000 | 16 |
| 2001 | 30 |
| 2002 | 38 |
| 2003 | 33 |
| 2004 | 32 |
| 2005 | 28 |
| 2006 | 32 |
| 2007 | 28 |
| 2008 | 27 |
| 2009 | 37 |
| 2010 | 36 |
| 2011 | 35 |
| 2012 | 37 |
| 2013 | 40 |
| 2014 | 47 |
| 2015 | 42 |
| 2016 | 42 |
| 2017 | 48 |
| 2018 | 36 |
| 2019 | 37 |
| 2020 | 52 |
| 2021 | 39 |
| 2022 | 44 |
| 2023 | 46 |
| 2024 | 48 |