UK boy's name
Salomon
A masculine name derived from the Hebrew Shlomo meaning "peaceful".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2011. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Salomon is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Salomon popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2011 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4647, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2010, with 3 births.
This profile covers 6 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2010 to 2011. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 6 living people in the UK are called Salomon. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2012 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Salomon ranked #4647 for boys in England and Wales in 2011, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2010, when 3 boys were registered as Salomon.
- • About 6 living people in the UK are estimated to have Salomon as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4647
2011
Births in 2011
3
Latest year
Peak year
2010
3 births
Estimated living
6
2026
Meaning
What does Salomon mean?
The given name Salomon has its origins in the Hebrew language and culture, specifically from the Hebrew name Shlomo or Shelomoh. It is derived from the Hebrew root words "shalom" meaning "peace" and the suffix "-on" denoting "the lord of." Thus, the name Salomon translates to "the lord of peace" or "peaceful one."
This name traces its roots back to ancient Israel and the biblical figure King Solomon, the son of King David and Bathsheba. King Solomon is renowned for his wisdom, wealth, and the construction of the First Temple in Jerusalem, as recorded in the Old Testament of the Bible and other ancient texts.
The name Salomon gained widespread popularity across Europe and the Mediterranean region due to the influence of the Bible and Judeo-Christian traditions. It was adopted by various cultures and languages, with slight variations in spelling and pronunciation, such as Salomon in French, Salomone in Italian, and Salomón in Spanish.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Salomon can be found in the biblical Book of Kings, which details the life and reign of King Solomon, who ruled the united Kingdom of Israel and Judah from around 970 to 931 BCE. Other ancient texts, such as the Talmud and various rabbinical writings, also mention King Solomon and the significance of his name.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Salomon. These include Salomon Maimon (1754-1800), a German philosopher and influential figure in the Haskalah, the Jewish Enlightenment movement. Another notable figure was Salomon Sulzer (1804-1890), an Austrian cantor and composer who made significant contributions to Jewish liturgical music.
In the realm of art and literature, Salomon Gessner (1730-1788) was a Swiss poet, painter, and writer who gained fame for his idyllic pastoral works. Salomon Jadassohn (1831-1902) was a German composer and influential music theorist who taught several renowned composers, including Edvard Grieg and Carl Reinecke.
Finally, Salomon Rothschild (1774-1855) was a prominent member of the influential Rothschild banking family and played a crucial role in establishing the family's financial empire in Europe during the 19th century.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Salomon over time
The chart below shows babies named Salomon registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2010 to 2011. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Salomon, the clearest high point is 2010. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2011, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Salomon by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Salomon was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4663 | 6 | 2 |
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- Sam 20,889
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- Sonny 15,028
- Sean 15,006
- Scott 12,587
- Seth 9,841
- Syed 9,050
- Stephen 8,884
- Spencer 8,333
- Steven 6,970
FAQ
Salomon: questions and answers
How popular is the name Salomon in the UK right now?
In 2011, Salomon was ranked #4647 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Salomon most popular?
The peak year on record was 2010, with 3 babies registered as Salomon in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Salomon?
A masculine name derived from the Hebrew Shlomo meaning "peaceful".
How many people are called Salomon in the UK?
A total of 6 babies have been registered as Salomon across the 2 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.