Shlomo
How to say it: SHLOH-moh · /ˈʃloʊmoʊ/
Hebrew form of Solomon, meaning 'peace' (shalom); name of the biblical king renowned for wisdom.
Shlomo was the 946th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 211 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 21% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #882 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #946 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 211 |
| Share of births | 1 in 15,712 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +21% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #882 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Growth continues here, with Shlomo at its strongest in the 2020s. It holds at its peak and should keep ascending.
What goes with it
Mellow and hushed across a couple of soft pulses, Shlomo carries biblical and royal associations. Moshe fits beside it.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Shlomo is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, Hebrew.
Famous people named Shlomo
- Shlomo Mintz (born 1957)Israeli violin virtuoso, violist and conductor
- Shlomo Ben-Ami (born 1943)Israeli diplomat
- Shlomo Artzi (born 1949)Israeli singer
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