Shloime
Shloime is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Peaceful or peace.
Origin and history
Shloime is a Yiddish form of the biblical Hebrew name Solomon, which ultimately derives from the root word for peace. It is primarily used within Orthodox Jewish communities in the United States, particularly among Yiddish speakers. Though relatively rare overall, it maintains steady usage within specific traditional cultural circles.
Popularity in the United States
613 babies in the United States have been named Shloime since 1880. It ranks #4063 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1798.
States where it is most popular
- NY (98.9 %)
- NJ (1.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 37 |
| 1990-2000 | 60 |
| 2000-2010 | 185 |
| 2010-2019 | 202 |
| 2020-2029 | 129 |
Famous people named Shloime
- Shloime Carlebach: Singer, Songwriter
- Shloime Gertner: Singer
Fun facts
- Shloime reflects the Ashkenazic Yiddish phonetic evolution of the ancient Hebrew name Shelomoh.
- It shares its root and meaning with King Solomon, renowned in traditional texts for his wisdom.