Find out how popular the first name Sholom has been for the last 50 years (from 1974 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Sholom by gender

Based on the last 50 years of data, Sholom is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 45 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Sholom.

The history of the first name Sholom

The name Sholom has its origins in the Hebrew language and Jewish culture, dating back several centuries. It is a variant spelling of the name Shalom, which means "peace" or "wholeness" in Hebrew.

Sholom is derived from the Semitic root letters "shin-lamed-mem," which carry the meaning of completeness, safety, and well-being. The name has been a popular choice among Jews for generations, often given to children with the hope that they would live a life of peace and harmony.

In religious texts, the word "shalom" appears frequently throughout the Hebrew Bible, particularly in greetings and blessings. For example, in the Book of Numbers, the priestly blessing includes the phrase "Yevarechecha Adonai ve'yishmerecha. Ya'er Adonai panav eilecha vichuneka. Yissa Adonai panav eilecha, veyasem lecha shalom" (May the Lord bless you and keep you. May the Lord make His face shine upon you and be gracious unto you. May the Lord lift up His countenance unto you and give you peace).

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Sholom was Sholom Shachna (1590-1630), a renowned Talmudic scholar and Rabbi from Lublin, Poland. Another notable figure was Sholom Aleichem (1859-1916), the pen name of Solomon Naumovich Rabinovich, a renowned Yiddish writer and humorist whose stories provided a poignant portrayal of Jewish life in Eastern Europe.

Sholom Asch (1880-1957) was a Polish-born American novelist and playwright, best known for his novels depicting Jewish life and religious themes. Sholom Schwadron (1912-1997) was a renowned Hasidic rabbi and storyteller who played a significant role in preserving and transmitting Jewish folklore and traditions.

Sholom Mordechai Rubashkin (born 1959) is an American former businessman and convicted felon, known for his involvement in the Agriprocessors kosher meat-packing plant in Postville, Iowa.

Throughout history, the name Sholom has been a cherished part of Jewish tradition, symbolizing the universal desire for peace, harmony, and wholeness in one's life and community.

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