Solomon
Solomon is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Peace, peaceful, or whole.
Origin and history
Solomon is a classic name of Hebrew origin derived from the word 'shalom', meaning 'peace'. In the Old Testament, King Solomon was renowned for his wisdom, wealth, and the building of the First Temple in Jerusalem. It has maintained steady historical usage in the United States and has seen a mild revival in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
38,069 babies in the United States have been named Solomon since 1880. It ranks #587 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #426.
States where it is most popular
- NY (18.2 %)
- CA (8.8 %)
- TX (6.2 %)
- GA (5.7 %)
- FL (5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 486 |
| 1890-1900 | 415 |
| 1900-1910 | 569 |
| 1910-1920 | 2,680 |
| 1920-1930 | 2,766 |
| 1930-1940 | 1,487 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,499 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,583 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,281 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,839 |
| 1980-1990 | 2,406 |
| 1990-2000 | 3,383 |
| 2000-2010 | 5,631 |
| 2010-2019 | 7,598 |
| 2020-2029 | 4,446 |
Famous people named Solomon
- Solomon Northup: Abolitionist, Author
- Solomon Burke: Singer, Songwriter
- Solomon Thomas: Athlete
Nicknames
Sol, Solly
Fun facts
- The name Solomon shares its triconsonantal root S-L-M with the Hebrew greeting 'shalom' and the Arabic 'salam', both meaning peace.
- King Solomon was the son of King David and is celebrated in religious texts for his extraordinary wisdom.