How Many People Are Named Saloma?
Complete statistics for the name Saloma: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Saloma is a rare, feminine name that's gaining traction; only 551 people in the US today share it, making up just 1 in 598,770 Americans. Its popularity peaked in 2023 with 24 births, highlighting its status as a modern, newer-generation choice.
📖 Meaning & Origin
People with life-path number 7 are known for their introspective nature and quest for knowledge.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 40All 686 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2023Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Saloma Through the Generations
Saloma has seen a steady rise in popularity, particularly among younger generations. As of now, 56% of those named Saloma are under 30, indicating a strong appeal to contemporary parents. The average age of individuals named Saloma is 40, suggesting that while the name is relatively new, it has already established a significant presence among adults. With 387 under-30, 147 aged 30-60, and 152 over 60, the name shows promise across different age groups, though it remains most popular among younger demographics.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Saloma's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Saloma
How Many People Have the Name Saloma?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 131 people in the United States currently share the name Saloma. That works out to roughly 1 in every 2,530,147 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Saloma a Common or Rare Name?
Saloma is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Saloma Mean?
Saloma means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Saloma in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Saloma Most Popular?
The name Saloma reached peak popularity in 2023, with 24 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Saloma?
Approximately 131 people named Saloma live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 131. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,530,147 Americans.
Is Saloma a rare name?
Saloma is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 2,530,147 Americans has this name.
What does the name Saloma mean?
Saloma means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Saloma more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Saloma are male and 100% are female.
When was Saloma most popular?
Saloma peaked in 2023 with 24 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.