Solomon
Peaked at #198 nationally in 1880, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Solomon has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Solomon — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#9082
in 1976
Last ranked
#13600
in 1988
Years tracked
2
1976–1988
Trend
Falling
Solomon was already at its most popular for girls in 1976 (the earliest year in this data, ranked #9082), with 6 babies given the name that year.
Solomon hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for girls since 1988, when it stood at #13600.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | #13,600 | 5 |
| 1976 | #9,082 | 6 |
Solomon — Boys (United States)
StablePeak rank
#198
in 1880
Current rank
#417
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Stable
Solomon was already at its most popular for boys in 1880 (the earliest year in this data, ranked #198), with 62 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #379 (2014) to #417 (2024) — a 9% drop.
As of 2024, Solomon ranks #417 nationally for boys, with 765 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #417 | 765 |
| 2023 | #438 | 709 |
| 2022 | #439 | 709 |
| 2021 | #417 | 737 |
| 2020 | #402 | 750 |
| 2019 | #409 | 755 |
| 2018 | #387 | 824 |
| 2017 | #376 | 883 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Solomon most popular?
Solomon was most popular in 1880, when it ranked #198 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Solomon becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently stable, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Solomon?
At least 37,295 babies have been recorded with the name Solomon in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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