Salome
How to say it: suh-LOH-mee · /səˈloʊmi/
From Hebrew 'shalom' meaning 'peace'; a biblical name borne by a follower of Jesus and a notorious Herodian princess.
Salome was the 915th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 239 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 88% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #674 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #915 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 239 |
| Share of births | 1 in 13,871 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +88% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #674 |
| In France, 2025 | #150 among girls’ names, 430 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Salome has risen to its best showing in the 2020s. Further growth is anticipated from here.
What goes with it
Flowing and soft with a breathy hush, Salome carries a biblical resonance. Helena mirrors its depth and Ophelia complements its melody.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Salome is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Czech, English, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish.
In France: #150 for girls in 2025.
Famous people named Salome
- Salome Alexandra (139 BC–66 BC)Queen regnant of Hasmonean Judaea from c.76 to 67 BCE
- Salome Melia (born 1987)Georgian chess player
- Salome I (64 BC–10)Sister of Herod the Great
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