Salomon Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Salomon has its origins in Hebrew, meaning peace, and is linked to King Solomon in the Bible. It evolved through various languages over time, including Hebrew and Latin. The name is often associated with wisdom and peace, reflecting its biblical roots. It gained popularity during the Middle Ages and remains a recognized name in modern times.
The name Salomon is most popular in New Mexico, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Silent Generation generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Salomon has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Salomon' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2134th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1788th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1971st out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1767th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1624th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1978th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2267th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Salomon' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Salomon"
Pronunciation
/səˈloʊmən/
Origin
Hebrew
Etymology
The name Salomon is derived from the Hebrew name Shlomo, which is related to the word 'shalom' meaning peace.
Meaning
peace
Language Evolution
Shlomo (Hebrew), Salomon (Latin), Salomão (Portuguese), Solomon (English)
Biblical Background
Salomon is associated with King Solomon, a significant figure in the Bible known for his wisdom.
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the Middle Ages, particularly in Jewish and Christian communities due to its biblical associations.
Variants & Derivatives
Solomon, Salomão, Salomón
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, the name Salomon is seen as a classic name with associations of wisdom and peace, often used in various cultures.
Famous People
King Solomon, Salomon Rothschild, Salomon Kalou
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Salomon"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Salomon"
"Salomon" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 2134th of 7545 | 229 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1788th of 6773 | 298 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1971st of 7552 | 312 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1767th of 10718 | 415 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1624th of 16616 | 756 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 1978th of 24088 | 1,010 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 2267th of 23106 | 735 |
Regional Popularity of "Salomon" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
64.20% 1519th/2366 |
49.21% 562nd/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- |
78.86% 1227th/1556 |
56.35% 1326th/2353 |
35.49% 549th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - |
43.18% 1232nd/2853 |
36.22% 1005th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- |
52.74% 1837th/3483 |
35.79% 1259th/3518 |
24.88% 1006th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
54.38% 2004th/3685 |
40.20% 1799th/4475 |
23.89% 1241st/5194 |
15.80% 998th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
57.14% 2618th/4582 |
42.22% 2180th/5164 |
21.00% 1536th/7313 |
18.61% 1389th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- |
64.54% 2896th/4487 |
23.59% 1609th/6822 |
30.59% 1920th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Salomon" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Salomon"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Salomon" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.