Soloman
Hebrew masculine name derived from shalom meaning "peace" and "completeness".
Name Census estimates that about 1,097 living Americans carry the first name Soloman. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Soloman today is around 34 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Soloman births was 1999 (34 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Soloman. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
1.1K
~ 1 in 312,447 Americans
Peak year
1999
34 babies that year
Average age
34
years old
2024 SSA rank
#4,670
Tracked since 1880
Popularity
Soloman: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Soloman from the 1880s through to the 2020s, spanning 15 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 227 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2000s peak, Soloman remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Soloman by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Soloman during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Solomans live
The SSA's state-level files cover 7 states and territories. New York, South Carolina, California recorded the most babies named Soloman, while Texas, Pennsylvania, Louisiana recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 12 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Soloman
The name Soloman has its origins in the Hebrew language, derived from the words "shalom" meaning peace, and "mon" meaning to maintain or preserve. It emerged during ancient times in the region of Judea, part of the historical kingdoms of Israel and Judah.
The name Soloman gained significant prominence through its association with King Solomon, one of the most celebrated figures in the Hebrew Bible and the Quran. He is revered as a wise and powerful ruler who reigned over the united Kingdom of Israel and Judah in the 10th century BCE. The biblical accounts depict him as a renowned builder, responsible for the construction of the First Temple in Jerusalem.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Soloman can be found in the Book of Kings from the Hebrew Bible, which details the life and reign of King Solomon. It is believed that the name was widely adopted among the ancient Israelites and later by various Jewish communities around the world.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Soloman. One of the most famous was the medieval Jewish philosopher and scholar Salomon ibn Gabirol, who lived in Spain from around 1021 to 1058 CE. His works had a profound influence on Jewish and Arabic thought during the Golden Age of Jewish culture in Spain.
Another prominent figure was Salomon Maimon, a German philosopher and scholar who lived from 1754 to 1800. He is celebrated for his contributions to the Enlightenment and his critiques of Kantian philosophy.
In the realm of music, Salomon Jadassohn, a German composer and music theorist, left a lasting impact during his lifetime from 1831 to 1902. He is particularly renowned for his contributions to the field of music theory and analysis.
The name Soloman has also been associated with historical figures from other cultures and religions. For example, Sulayman, the Arabic variation of the name, is often associated with the biblical King Solomon and holds significance in Islamic tradition.
Overall, the name Soloman has a rich historical lineage, rooted in ancient Hebrew origins and intertwined with religious and cultural narratives spanning centuries. Its enduring presence across various societies and belief systems serves as a testament to its timeless appeal and significance.
People
Soloman + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Soloman as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with S
Other first names starting with S with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Soloman: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Soloman?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,097 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Soloman going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 312,447 US residents.
Is Soloman a common name?
We classify Soloman as "Rare". It ranks above 90.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,662 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Soloman most popular?
The single biggest year for Soloman was 1999, when 34 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Soloman is about 34 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Soloman a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Soloman in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.