Sholom
Sholom is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Peace, completeness, or welfare.
Origin and history
Sholom is a masculine name of Hebrew origin, derived from the word for peace. It is a variant spelling of Sholem or Shalom, frequently used within Ashkenazi Jewish communities. In the United States, it remains a relatively rare but established choice with consistent usage.
Popularity in the United States
1,497 babies in the United States have been named Sholom since 1880. It ranks #3240 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1650.
States where it is most popular
- NY (80.4 %)
- NJ (16.4 %)
- FL (3.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 5 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 10 |
| 1950-1960 | 39 |
| 1960-1970 | 38 |
| 1970-1980 | 81 |
| 1980-1990 | 159 |
| 1990-2000 | 187 |
| 2000-2010 | 301 |
| 2010-2019 | 400 |
| 2020-2029 | 277 |
Famous people named Sholom
- Sholom Secunda: Composer, Songwriter
- Sholom Schwartzbard: Poet, Activist
Fun facts
- Sholom is an Ashkenazi Yiddish-influenced spelling variant of the classical Hebrew name Shalom.
- The name is famous in literature through Yiddish author Sholem Aleichem, whose pen name uses a variant of the same word meaning 'peace be upon you'.