How Many People Are Named Soloman?

Complete statistics for the name Soloman: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Soloman
Very Rare
Hebrew

Soloman is a very rare male name, with only 1,068 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 308,988 Americans. That's pretty unique! The majority of folks named Soloman are over 60, with the name peaking in popularity back in 1999.

~1,347
Living in US
1 in 246,065
Americans
1999
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

🌐
Origin
Hebrew
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Wise Strong Determined
8
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 8 are believed to be natural leaders, often excelling in business and finance.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

4,772
Worldwide Bearers
#99,020
Global Rank
🇮🇳 India
1,792
🇺🇸 United States
1,136
🇳🇬 Nigeria
779
🇱🇷 Liberia
210
🇿🇦 South Africa
184
🇬🇧 England
158
🇺🇬 Uganda
60
🇨🇦 Canada
53
🇮🇱 Israel
50
🇵🇰 Pakistan
46

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
1,068 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 58
551
Would be under 30 (33%)
417
Would be 30–60 (25%)
694
Would be over 60 (42%)

All 1,662 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: 1999

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
91
Classic Feel
42
Modern Appeal
78
International
93

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Soloman Through the Generations

Soloman has been a name that's seen its ups and downs over the years. With 1,662 total births recorded since its inception, it's clear that it's always been a niche choice. In recent times, the name has taken a slight dip in popularity, but it still holds a special place among those who carry it. Interestingly, a significant portion of people named Soloman are over 60, indicating that while it might not be as trendy now, it was quite popular among certain generations in the past. This age distribution gives the name a somewhat older feel, despite being considered a newer-generation name overall.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 26
South Carolina 16
California 13
Georgia 11
Louisiana 10
Pennsylvania 5
Texas 5

✨ Similar Names to Soloman

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Soloman's Hebrew roots

📄 About the Name Soloman

How Many People Have the Name Soloman?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,347 people in the United States currently share the name Soloman. That works out to roughly 1 in every 246,065 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Soloman a Common or Rare Name?

Soloman 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.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Soloman in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Soloman Most Popular?

The name Soloman reached peak popularity in 1999, with 34 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

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 Soloman?

Approximately 1,347 people named Soloman live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,347. That works out to roughly 1 in 246,065 Americans.

Is Soloman a rare name?

Soloman is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 246,065 Americans has this name.

What does the name Soloman mean?

The meaning and origin of Soloman are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.

Is Soloman more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Soloman are male and 0% are female.

When was Soloman most popular?

Soloman peaked in 1999 with 34 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US1,347
All-Time Births1,347
1 in X1 in 246,065
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age58
Peak Year1999
World Rank#99,020
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.