Solomon Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Solomon is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Solomon?
Solomon is spelled S-O-L-O-M-O-N. The name has 7 letters.
Solomon at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Solomon is derived from the Hebrew name Shlomo, which is related to the word for peace.
- Origin
- Solomon is commonly associated with Hebrew origins and the Old Testament tradition.
- Pronunciation
- SAHL-uh-muhn · 3 syllables
Solomon Popularity in 2025
Rank#422
Recorded Births767
- Boys usage fell 6 places to #422 and recorded 4 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Solomon Mean?
Solomon is derived from the Hebrew name Shlomo, which is related to the word for peace.
Origin: Solomon is commonly associated with Hebrew origins and the Old Testament tradition.
How Do You Pronounce Solomon?
PronunciationSAHL-uh-muhn
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Solomon?
- History
- The name Solomon appears in biblical texts referring to a king known for his wisdom and wealth. It has been used in various cultures influenced by Judeo-Christian traditions.
- Cultural notes
- Solomon is culturally associated with wisdom and judgment due to the biblical King Solomon's reputation for wise rulership.
Solomon Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 767 | #422 |
| 2024 | Boys | 771 | #416 |
| 2023 | Boys | 711 | #437 |
| 2022 | Boys | 710 | #438 |
| 2021 | Boys | 737 | #417 |
| 2020 | Boys | 750 | #402 |
| 2019 | Boys | 757 | #408 |
| 2018 | Boys | 825 | #387 |
| 2017 | Boys | 883 | #376 |
| 2016 | Boys | 907 | #367 |
| 2015 | Boys | 873 | #369 |
| 2014 | Boys | 832 | #379 |
| 2013 | Boys | 709 | #419 |
| 2012 | Boys | 637 | #435 |
| 2011 | Boys | 609 | #445 |
| 2010 | Boys | 566 | #464 |
| 2009 | Boys | 600 | #455 |
| 2008 | Boys | 691 | #422 |
| 2007 | Boys | 615 | #451 |
| 2006 | Boys | 563 | #473 |
| 2005 | Boys | 535 | #468 |
| 2004 | Boys | 530 | #475 |
| 2003 | Boys | 496 | #494 |
| 2002 | Boys | 527 | #460 |
When Was Solomon Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2016 · Boys
907 recorded births
National rank #367
2017 · Boys
883 recorded births
National rank #376
2015 · Boys
873 recorded births
National rank #369
2014 · Boys
832 recorded births
National rank #379
Where Solomon Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| DC | #139 | 6 |
| AK | #143 | 6 |
| OR | #247 | 17 |
| NJ | #268 | 34 |
| NY | #276 | 67 |
| AR | #305 | 11 |
| GA | #315 | 39 |
| OH | #317 | 37 |