Zalmen
Zalmen is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Peaceful or man of peace.
Origin and history
Zalmen is a Yiddish male given name derived from the Hebrew name Solomon. It carries the traditional etymological meaning of peaceful. In the United States, it remains a rare name primarily used within Hasidic and traditional Jewish communities.
Popularity in the United States
682 babies in the United States have been named Zalmen since 1880. It ranks #3994 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1786.
States where it is most popular
- NY (100 %)
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 | 12 |
| 1960-1970 | 10 |
| 1970-1980 | 42 |
| 1980-1990 | 26 |
| 1990-2000 | 105 |
| 2000-2010 | 157 |
| 2010-2019 | 189 |
| 2020-2029 | 141 |
Fun facts
- Zalmen developed as the Yiddish diminutive and localized form of the Biblical name Solomon.