Zalman
Zalman is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Man of peace or peaceful.
Origin and history
Zalman is a masculine name of Yiddish origin, serving as a variant of Solomon which derives from the Hebrew word for peace. It has long been used within Jewish communities as a vernacular form of Shlomo. In the United States, it remains a rare and distinct traditional name.
Popularity in the United States
687 babies in the United States have been named Zalman since 1880. It ranks #3989 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1798.
States where it is most popular
- NY (86.3 %)
- NJ (13.7 %)
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 | 6 |
| 1950-1960 | 10 |
| 1960-1970 | 21 |
| 1970-1980 | 47 |
| 1980-1990 | 76 |
| 1990-2000 | 98 |
| 2000-2010 | 138 |
| 2010-2019 | 162 |
| 2020-2029 | 129 |
Famous people named Zalman
- Zalman King: Director, Producer
- Zalman Shazar: President, Author
Fun facts
- Zalman developed historically in Central and Eastern Europe as a Yiddish equivalent of the Hebrew name Solomon.
- The name is famous in Jewish history through Rabbi Shneur Zalman of Liadi, the founder of Chabad Hasidism.