How Many People Are Named Solomon?
37,295
people in the United States are named Solomon
1 in 8,982 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#1307
💎 Rare
Population Percentage
0.0111%
Of US population
Peak Year
2016
904 births
Trend
→
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
Biblical, English, Jewish
Pronunciation:
SAHL-ə-mən (American English), SAWL-ə-mən (British English)
Gender:
Primarily Male
Meaning:
From the Hebrew name שְׁלֹמֹה (Shelomoh) which was derived from Hebrew שָׁלוֹם (shalom) "peace". As told in the Old Testament, Solomon was a king of Israel, the son of David and Bathsheba. He was renowned for his wisdom and wealth. Towards the end of his reign he angered God by turning to idolatry. Supposedly, he was the author of the Book of Proverbs, Ecclesiastes and the Song of Solomon.... [more]
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Male
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 44.6 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1880 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
New York
5,735
California
2,739
Texas
1,893
Georgia
1,786
Florida
1,535
Pennsylvania
1,386
South Carolina
1,159
North Carolina
1,143
Ohio
1,111
Illinois
973
💡 Fun Facts About "Solomon"
- 765 babies were named Solomon in 2024
- Most popular in the year 2016
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1880
- Most popular in New York
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