Total births
18
Girls' name · since 1973
Shalome
Since 1973, U.S. Social Security records show 18 babies named Shalome, peaking in 1973. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 18
- total births
- 1973–2009
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 67%
- born in that decade
18 girls have been named Shalome since 1973, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Shalome recorded 18 times among girls since 1973, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1970s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1973 to 2009.
- 18 total births
- 1973–2009 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 67% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
18 girls have been named Shalome since 1973, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 2009.
- 18
- total births
- 1973–2009
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 67%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
67% of everyone ever named Shalome was born in this single decade.
1973
Single peak year
6 babies were named Shalome in 1973 - its busiest year on record.
Shalome's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Shalome splits its recorded history at 1979: 67% of all births land in the more recent half, 33% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1973 (6 births).
Shalome at a glance
Last recorded 2009Peak year
1973
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1973
Shalome popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1973–2009
- Peak year (1973)
- 6
- Annual births at peak, across 37 years of records
Shalome by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Shalome's strongest decade.
12 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 67% of all-time use.
Shalome births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
12 births
- 2000s
2000s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 12 births (67% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Shalome? ▼
18 babies have been named Shalome since 1973. It was last recorded in 2009. The peak year was 1973 with 6 births.
When was Shalome most popular? ▼
Shalome was most popular in the 1970s decade with 12 total births. The single peak year was 1973.
How long has the name Shalome been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Shalome since 1973 -- 37 years through the most recent 2009 data.
What names are similar to Shalome? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Sharon, Shannon, Shawna, Shari, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Shalome's data
- Shalome's usage has stayed within range of its 1970s decade-level peak (12 total births) through the 2000s (6) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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 Shalome
Nearby Names Like Shalome
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Shalome
Sharon Girl
#1224 723,024 births
Shannon Girl
#1874 295,782 births
Shawna Girl
#6004 45,531 births
Shari Girl
#13636 40,927 births
Shawn Girl
#7307 33,055 births
Compare Shalome side by side: Shalome vs Sharon Shalome vs Shannon Shalome vs Shawna
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1973–2009 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Shalome: Baby Name Since 1973 - 18 Births, Peak 1973." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/shalome. 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 Shalome 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.