Shalom

Shalom is a unisex name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 138 babies in the United States.

Shalom at a glance

Gender
Unisex name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Shalom

Shalom belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Shalom first appears in Social Security records in 1947 and has been given to 3,540 babies since 1880, including 138 in 2024.

Shalom in US records

First recorded (US)
1947
Babies named Shalom in 2024
138
Total since 1880
3,540

Shalom in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Babies named Shalom in 2025
28
Total since 1996
588

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Shalom mean?

The meaning of Shalom is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Shalom a boy or girl name?

Shalom is a unisex name. In 2024, 138 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Shalom?

Shalom comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Shalom?

Shalom is uncommon in US records — it first appears in 1947 and has been given to 3,540 babies since 1880.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].