Shulem
Shulem is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Peace, completeness, or tranquility.
Origin and history
Shulem is a masculine given name of Hebrew origin, derived from the word for peace. It represents the Yiddish pronunciation and spelling of the biblical name Shalom. In the United States, it is primarily used within Hasidic and Orthodox Jewish communities and has seen steady usage in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
1,584 babies in the United States have been named Shulem since 1880. It ranks #3167 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1483.
States where it is most popular
- NY (99.2 %)
- NJ (0.76 %)
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 | 13 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 21 |
| 1980-1990 | 64 |
| 1990-2000 | 147 |
| 2000-2010 | 357 |
| 2010-2019 | 534 |
| 2020-2029 | 448 |
Famous people named Shulem
- Shulem Lemmer: Singer, Musician
Fun facts
- Shulem reflects the Ashkenazi Yiddish pronunciation of the Hebrew name Shalom.
- The name has seen an increase in usage, with over 400 male births recorded in the U.S. between 2020 and 2025.