Shlome
Shlome is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Peaceful or peace.
Origin and history
Shlome is a traditional Hebrew masculine name derived from the word for peace. It is a Yiddish-influenced variant of the biblical name Solomon (Shlomo). In the United States, it is primarily used within observant Jewish communities.
Popularity in the United States
799 babies in the United States have been named Shlome since 1880. It ranks #3877 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1708.
States where it is most popular
- NY (100 %)
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 | 7 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 5 |
| 1980-1990 | 21 |
| 1990-2000 | 70 |
| 2000-2010 | 214 |
| 2010-2019 | 263 |
| 2020-2029 | 219 |
Fun facts
- Shlome shares the same triconsonantal root (S-L-M) as the word shalom, meaning peace.
- The spelling and pronunciation reflect standard Ashkenazi Jewish linguistic influences on traditional Hebrew names.