Total births
2,460
Unisex name · since 1947
Shalom
Since 1947, U.S. Social Security records show 2,460 babies named Shalom, peaking in 2021. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #1726
- among boys today
- 2,460
- born since 1947
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 88%
- more common than other boys
2,460 babies have been named Shalom since 1947, making it today's #1726 unisex name.
Social Security Administration records show Shalom recorded 2,460 times among boys since 1947, holding rank #1726 nationally today, ahead of 88% of boys, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1947 to 2025.
- #1726 among boys today
- 2,460 born since 1947
- 2010s peak decade
- 88% more common than other boys
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Shalom is currently the #1726 unisex name in America, more common than 88% of boys - 2,460 born since 1947, peaking in the 2010s.
- #1726
- among boys today
- 2,460
- born since 1947
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 88%
- more common than other boys
Shalom vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#1726
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 88% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
30% of everyone ever named Shalom was born in this single decade.
2021
Single peak year
107 babies were named Shalom in 2021 - its busiest year on record.
How Shalom compares
2,460 Top 19% higher than 81% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Shalom's all-time total is 7x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Shalom | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 2,460 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 107 | 23 | 22,252 |
Shalom's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Shalom splits its recorded history at 1993: 83% of all births land in the more recent half, 17% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1951 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2021 peak of 107 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Shalom at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2021
Current rank
#1,726
Active since
1947
Shalom popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1947–2025
- Peak year (2021)
- 107
- Annual births at peak, across 79 years of records
Shalom popularity over time - girls
1,229 total births recorded since 1969 (Shalom as girls' name)
Shalom by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Shalom's strongest decade.
744 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 30% of all-time use.
Shalom births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1940s 6
1940s
6 births
- 1950s 15
1950s
15 births
- 1960s 53
1960s
53 births
- 1970s 98
1970s
98 births
- 1980s 166
1980s
166 births
- 1990s 269
1990s
269 births
- 2000s
2000s
529 births
- 2010s
2010s
744 births
- 2020s
2020s
580 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 744 births (30% of all-time use).
How Shalom compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Shalom's total volume
Shalom vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Shalom by state
Where Shalom concentrates geographically, total births since 1947
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 839 | 34.1% |
| #2 | New Jersey | | 385 | 15.7% |
| #3 | California | | 127 | 5.2% |
| #4 | Florida | | 59 | 2.4% |
| #5 | Maryland | | 43 | 1.7% |
| #6 | Illinois | | 15 | 0.6% |
| #7 | Texas | | 11 | 0.4% |
| #8 | Ohio | | 7 | 0.3% |
New York share of Shalom's total US births 34.1%
Even split
839 of 2,460 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 9 reporting states.
Shalom appears in 9 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Shalom? ▼
Shalom has been given to 2,460 babies in the U.S. since 1947, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #1726 as of the latest data. 107 babies were born in 2021, its single highest year.
When was Shalom most popular? ▼
Shalom was most popular in the 2010s decade with 744 total births. The single peak year was 2021.
Where is Shalom most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Shalom are New York (839 births), New Jersey (385 births), California (127 births).
Is Shalom a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Shalom is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 2,460 births, and as a girl's name it has 1,229 births.
How long has the name Shalom been used? ▼
Records for Shalom go back to 1947, giving 79 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Shalom? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Shawn, Shane, Shaun, Shannon, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Shalom's data
- Shalom's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (744 total births) through the 2020s (580) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- New York records the most Shaloms (839 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Shalom
Nearby Names Like Shalom
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Shalom
Shawn Boy
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Shane Boy
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Shaun Boy
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Shannon Boy
#2597 52,379 births
Shayne Boy
#4006 10,741 births
Compare Shalom side by side: Shalom vs Shawn Shalom vs Shane Shalom vs Shaun
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Shalom
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Keoni #1728
3,204 births · Peak 2013
Zorawar #1723
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Cristofer #1729
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4,390 births · Peak 2008
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1947–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Shalom: #1726 Unisex Name - 2,460 Births, Peak 2021." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/shalom. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Shalom draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.