Total births
1,679
Boys' name · since 1880
Soloman
Since 1880, U.S. Social Security records show 1,679 babies named Soloman, peaking in 1999. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #4578
- among boys today
- 1,679
- born since 1880
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 68%
- more common than other boys
1,679 babies have been named Soloman since 1880, making it today's #4578 boys' name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Soloman has been recorded 1,679 times among boys since 1880, currently ranked #4578 nationally and more common than 68% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2000s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1880 to 2025.
- #4578 among boys today
- 1,679 born since 1880
- 2000s peak decade
- 68% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Soloman is currently the #4578 boys' name in America, more common than 68% of boys - 1,679 born since 1880, peaking in the 2000s.
- #4578
- among boys today
- 1,679
- born since 1880
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 68%
- more common than other boys
Soloman vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#4578
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 68% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
14% of everyone ever named Soloman was born in this single decade.
1999
Single peak year
34 babies were named Soloman in 1999 - its busiest year on record.
How Soloman compares
1,679 Top 23% higher than 77% 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
Soloman's all-time total is 5x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Soloman | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,679 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 34 | 23 | 22,252 |
Soloman's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Soloman's SSA record in two at 1963 and the more recent half accounts for 61% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 39%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1882, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1999 peak of 34, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Soloman at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1999
Current rank
#4,578
Active since
1880
Soloman popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1880–2025
- Peak year (1999)
- 34
- Annual births at peak, across 146 years of records
Soloman by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Soloman's strongest decade.
227 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 14% of all-time use.
Soloman births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 53
1880s
53 births
- 1890s 22
1890s
22 births
- 1900s 25
1900s
25 births
- 1910s
1910s
157 births
- 1920s
1920s
166 births
- 1930s
1930s
93 births
- 1940s 52
1940s
52 births
- 1950s 61
1950s
61 births
- 1960s
1960s
94 births
- 1970s
1970s
104 births
- 1980s
1980s
159 births
- 1990s
1990s
196 births
- 2000s
2000s
227 births
- 2010s
2010s
171 births
- 2020s
2020s
99 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 227 births (14% of all-time use).
How Soloman 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 Soloman's total volume
Soloman vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Soloman by state
Where Soloman concentrates geographically, total births since 1880
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 26 | 1.5% |
| #2 | South Carolina | | 16 | 1.0% |
| #3 | California | | 13 | 0.8% |
| #4 | Georgia | | 11 | 0.7% |
| #5 | Louisiana | | 10 | 0.6% |
| #6 | Pennsylvania | | 5 | 0.3% |
| #7 | Texas | | 5 | 0.3% |
New York share of Soloman's total US births 1.5%
Even split
26 of 1,679 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 7 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Soloman? ▼
Since 1880, Social Security records show 1,679 babies named Soloman. Today it holds rank #4578 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 1999, with 34 births.
When was Soloman most popular? ▼
Soloman was most popular in the 2000s decade with 227 total births. The single peak year was 1999.
Where is Soloman most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Soloman are New York (26 births), South Carolina (16 births), California (13 births).
How long has the name Soloman been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Soloman since 1880 -- 146 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Soloman? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Solomon, Sol, Solon, Sollie, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Soloman's data
- Soloman's usage has stayed within range of its 2000s decade-level peak (227 total births) through the 2020s (99) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- New York records the most Solomans (26 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 Soloman
Nearby Names Like Soloman
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Soloman
Solomon Boy
#416 38,069 births
Sol Boy
#1135 8,285 births
Solon Boy
#7263 1,351 births
Sollie Boy
269 births
Solan Boy
#8395 216 births
Compare Soloman side by side: Soloman vs Solomon Soloman vs Sol Soloman vs Solon
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Soloman
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1,586 births · Peak 1917
Gardner #4579
3,016 births · Peak 1915
Sid #4576
3,007 births · Peak 1960
Matthews #4580
1,605 births · Peak 1988
Gabe #4575
4,110 births · Peak 2005
Odell #4581
14,883 births · Peak 1922
Tommie #4574
34,446 births · Peak 1947
Rosendo #4582
5,422 births · Peak 1993
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, 1880–2025 (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. "Soloman: #4578 Boys' Name - 1,679 Births, Peak 1999." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/soloman. 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 Soloman 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.