Salome
Salome is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Peace.
Origin and history
Salome is derived from the Hebrew word 'shalom', meaning peace. Though traditionally more common as a feminine name associated with New Testament figures, it has a history of rare masculine usage in the United States. In recent decades, it remains an exceedingly rare choice for boys in the U.S.
Popularity in the United States
682 babies in the United States have been named Salome since 1880. It ranks #3994 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1918.
States where it is most popular
- TX (91 %)
- CA (9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 29 |
| 1920-1930 | 89 |
| 1930-1940 | 59 |
| 1940-1950 | 86 |
| 1950-1960 | 77 |
| 1960-1970 | 56 |
| 1970-1980 | 88 |
| 1980-1990 | 67 |
| 1990-2000 | 81 |
| 2000-2010 | 41 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 9 |
Fun facts
- The name stems directly from the Semitic root Sh-L-M, which forms the word shalom, meaning peace.
- While predominantly female historically, official U.S. records have registered under 700 boys named Salome since 1880.