Is Shalom a boy's or girl's name?

Shalom is primarily a boy's name. It is also used as a girl's name, with 1,178 recorded births.

When was Shalom most popular?

Shalom reached its peak popularity in 2021 with 106 births that year. It is currently ranked #1722 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Shalom?

Shalom is currently ranked #1722 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 2,362 babies since 1947.

Shalom

An uncommon Hebrew pick — distinctive and rare.

Boy's name| Also girlsHebrewDeclining slightly Also a pet name

#1722▲ 2in 2024

Meaning & Origin

A surname from Hebrew.

Shalom is a boy's and girl's baby name of Hebrew origin, meaning 'peace,' 'wholeness,' or 'well-being.' Shalom is one of the most significant words in the Hebrew language — used as a greeting, a farewell, and a blessing, it encompasses the deepest hopes for harmony and completeness.

As a given name, Shalom is used in Jewish communities worldwide. About 2,360 U.S. births are recorded. Giving a child the name Shalom is an act of hope — a wish for a life of deep, enduring peace.

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Popularity Over Time

Shalom climbed 249 spots in the last 20 years — from #1971 to #1722.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Shalom
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	482	#1711	▼
2010s	744	#1956	▲
2000s	529	#2281	▲
1990s	269	#2844	▲
1980s	166	#3106	▲
1970s	98	#3309	▲
1960s	53	#3884	▲
1950s	15	#4290	▲
1940s	6	#3686	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(65 years, 1947–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Shalom
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	96	#1722	-1 (-1.0%)
2023	97	#1724	+5 (5.4%)
2022	92	#1788	-14 (-13.2%)
2021	106	#1609	+15 (16.5%)
2020	91	#1714	+2 (2.2%)
2019	89	#1760	+18 (25.4%)
2018	71	#2041	-9 (-11.3%)
2017	80	#1855	+3 (3.9%)
2016	77	#1915	-14 (-15.4%)
2015	91	#1715	+17 (23.0%)
2014	74	#1958	+13 (21.3%)
2013	61	#2177	-5 (-7.6%)
2012	66	#2089	0
2011	66	#2050	-3 (-4.3%)
2010	69	#2001	+2 (3.0%)
2009	67	#2070	+16 (31.4%)
2008	51	#2502	-20 (-28.2%)
2007	71	#1992	+21 (42.0%)
2006	50	#2470	+2 (4.2%)
2005	48	#2424	-14 (-22.6%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Shalom as a Girl's Name

Though more common for boys, Shalom has a notable history as a girl's name too, with 1,178 births since 1969.

#3680

Current rank

1,178

Total births

2017

Peak year

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Frequently Asked

Can Shalom be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Shalom is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name, it currently ranks #1722. As a girl's name, it ranks #3680.

Shalom has two lives

Shalom, the baby name

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Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1947–2024) · Methodology