Shalom
3 countries#1708 in United States, 2025Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Shalom was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
3,689 births recorded 1947–2025 · currently #1708 · peaked in 2023 with 146 births
Most common in: New York, New Jersey, California, Texas, Florida
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
500 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #1866 · peaked in 2014 with 36 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
500 births recorded 1996–2021 · peaked in 2014 with 36 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
123 births recorded 1986–2022 · peaked in 2021 with 15 births
Most common in: Seine-Saint-Denis
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Shalom’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #2449 | — |
| 2007 | #1972 | ↑477 |
| 2008 | #2467 | ↓495 |
| 2009 | #2050 | ↑417 |
| 2010 | #1986 | ↑64 |
| 2011 | #2035 | ↓49 |
| 2012 | #2066 | ↓31 |
| 2013 | #2165 | ↓99 |
| 2014 | #1945 | ↑220 |
| 2015 | #1703 | ↑242 |
| 2016 | #1903 | ↓200 |
| 2017 | #1844 | ↑59 |
| 2018 | #2029 | ↓185 |
| 2019 | #1755 | ↑274 |
| 2020 | #1707 | ↑48 |
| 2021 | #1597 | ↑110 |
| 2022 | #1782 | ↓185 |
| 2023 | #1701 | ↑81 |
| 2024 | #1724 | ↓23 |
| 2025 | #1708 | ↑16 |
Frequently asked questions about Shalom
Is Shalom a popular name?
Yes — Shalom currently ranks #1708 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Shalom more common for boys or girls?
Shalom is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Shalom most popular?
Shalom peaked in 2023 in United States, with 146 recorded births that year.
Is Shalom rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Shalom’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #3370 in 1947 to #1708 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Shalom?
At least 4,312 babies have been recorded with the name Shalom across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Shalom popular in more than one country?
Yes — Shalom appears in official birth records in 3 countries: United States, England & Wales, France.
What names are similar in popularity to Shalom?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Shalom include Revan, Savion, Wynn, Zuriel.
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