Shlomo
Shlomo is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Peaceful or peace.
Origin and history
Shlomo is a traditional Hebrew masculine name derived from the word for peace. It is the Hebrew form of Solomon, the biblical king renowned for his wisdom. In the United States, it is widely used within Jewish communities and has seen steady usage over recent decades.
Popularity in the United States
5,673 babies in the United States have been named Shlomo since 1880. It ranks #1607 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #966.
States where it is most popular
- NY (66.7 %)
- NJ (30 %)
- MD (1.1 %)
- CA (0.88 %)
- FL (0.55 %)
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 | 12 |
| 1950-1960 | 67 |
| 1960-1970 | 80 |
| 1970-1980 | 206 |
| 1980-1990 | 445 |
| 1990-2000 | 724 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,235 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,665 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,239 |
Famous people named Shlomo
- Shlomo Carlebach: Rabbi, Singer
- Shlomo Mintz: Violinist, Conductor
Fun facts
- Shlomo is the original Hebrew rendering of the name rendered in Latin as Solomon.
- The name shares its triconsonantal root with the Hebrew word shalom, meaning peace or wholeness.