Salome
Salome is a girl's name of Aramaic origin.
Meaning
Peaceful, derived from the Hebrew root 'shalom' meaning peace.
Origin and history
Salome is a traditional feminine name derived from the Hebrew word for peace. It has deep Biblical roots, appearing in the New Testament as one of the women who visited Jesus's tomb. In the United States, it remains a distinctive choice that has seen a gentle rise in usage in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
4,942 babies in the United States have been named Salome since 1880. It ranks #2488 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1079.
States where it is most popular
- FL (26.2 %)
- CA (16.8 %)
- TX (16.7 %)
- NY (14.1 %)
- NJ (6.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 78 |
| 1890-1900 | 132 |
| 1900-1910 | 188 |
| 1910-1920 | 262 |
| 1920-1930 | 237 |
| 1930-1940 | 152 |
| 1940-1950 | 97 |
| 1950-1960 | 116 |
| 1960-1970 | 126 |
| 1970-1980 | 158 |
| 1980-1990 | 187 |
| 1990-2000 | 252 |
| 2000-2010 | 664 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,059 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,234 |
Famous people named Salome
- Salome Jens: Actress
Fun facts
- The name shares its linguistic root with the common Hebrew greeting 'Shalom', denoting completeness and peace.
- The name was famously featured in Oscar Wilde's 1891 play 'Salomé', which inspired Richard Strauss's famous opera.