Salomon
Salomon is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Man of peace, peaceful.
Origin and history
Salomon is a classic masculine name derived from the Hebrew root for peace. It serves as the French, Spanish, and German variant of the traditional biblical name Solomon. In the United States, it maintains a steady and moderate usage as a distinctive alternative to Solomon.
Popularity in the United States
3,864 babies in the United States have been named Salomon since 1880. It ranks #2047 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1499.
States where it is most popular
- TX (34.8 %)
- CA (33.5 %)
- FL (13.3 %)
- NM (9.7 %)
- NY (6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 6 |
| 1890-1900 | 11 |
| 1900-1910 | 20 |
| 1910-1920 | 77 |
| 1920-1930 | 164 |
| 1930-1940 | 167 |
| 1940-1950 | 163 |
| 1950-1960 | 168 |
| 1960-1970 | 169 |
| 1970-1980 | 287 |
| 1980-1990 | 440 |
| 1990-2000 | 511 |
| 2000-2010 | 686 |
| 2010-2019 | 564 |
| 2020-2029 | 431 |
Famous people named Salomon
- Salomon Kalou: Professional Footballer
- Salomon Rondón: Professional Footballer
Nicknames
Sal, Solly
Fun facts
- Salomon is the primary form of Solomon used in romance languages like French and Spanish, as well as German.
- The name stems from the Hebrew word 'shalom', which translates directly to peace.