Total births
1,584
Boys' name · since 1959
Shulem
Since 1959, U.S. Social Security records show 1,584 babies named Shulem, peaking in 2023. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #1986
- among boys today
- 1,584
- born since 1959
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 86%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Shulem is the #1986 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 1,584 recorded since 1959.
Shulem has 1,584 recorded births among boys since 1959, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #1986 as of the latest data, more common than 86% of boys, busiest in the 2010s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1959 to 2025.
- #1986 among boys today
- 1,584 born since 1959
- 2010s peak decade
- 86% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Shulem is currently the #1986 boys' name in America, more common than 86% of boys - 1,584 born since 1959, peaking in the 2010s.
- #1986
- among boys today
- 1,584
- born since 1959
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 86%
- more common than other boys
Shulem vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#1986
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 86% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
34% of everyone ever named Shulem was born in this single decade.
2023
Single peak year
92 babies were named Shulem in 2023 - its busiest year on record.
How Shulem compares
1,584 Top 24% higher than 76% 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
Shulem's all-time total is 4x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Shulem | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,584 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 92 | 23 | 22,252 |
Shulem's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Shulem's SSA record in two at 2002 and the more recent half accounts for 81% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 19%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1975, with only 6 births recorded -- set against the 2023 peak of 92, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Shulem at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2023
Current rank
#1,986
Active since
1959
Shulem popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1959–2025
- Peak year (2023)
- 92
- Annual births at peak, across 67 years of records
Shulem by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Shulem's strongest decade.
534 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 34% of all-time use.
Shulem births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 13
1950s
13 births
- 1970s 21
1970s
21 births
- 1980s 64
1980s
64 births
- 1990s 147
1990s
147 births
- 2000s
2000s
357 births
- 2010s
2010s
534 births
- 2020s
2020s
448 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 534 births (34% of all-time use).
How Shulem 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 Shulem's total volume
Shulem vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Shulem by state
Where Shulem concentrates geographically, total births since 1959
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 1,050 | 66.3% |
| #2 | New Jersey | | 8 | 0.5% |
New York share of Shulem's total US births 66.3%
Even split
1,050 of 1,584 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Shulem? ▼
1,584 babies have been named Shulem since 1959. It currently ranks #1986 among boys. The peak year was 2023 with 92 births.
When was Shulem most popular? ▼
Shulem was most popular in the 2010s decade with 534 total births. The single peak year was 2023.
Where is Shulem most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Shulem are New York (1,050 births), New Jersey (8 births).
How long has the name Shulem been used? ▼
Records for Shulem go back to 1959, giving 67 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Shulem? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Shun, Shubh, Shuaib, Shubham, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Shulem's data
- Shulem's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (534 total births) through the 2020s (448) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- New York records the most Shulems (1,050 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 Shulem
Nearby Names Like Shulem
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Shulem
Shun Boy
909 births
Shubh Boy
#3762 418 births
Shuaib Boy
#4952 333 births
Shubham Boy
#10316 310 births
Shuan Boy
176 births
Compare Shulem side by side: Shulem vs Shun Shulem vs Shubh Shulem vs Shuaib
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Shulem
Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1959–2025 (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. "Shulem: #1986 Boys' Name - 1,584 Births, Peak 2023." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/shulem. 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 Shulem 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 June 2026.