UK boy's name
Soloman
Hebrew masculine name derived from shalom meaning "peace" and "completeness".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Soloman is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Soloman popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4991, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2005, with 15 births.
This profile covers 123 England and Wales registrations across 20 recorded years from 1997 to 2023. 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 20% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 122 living people in the UK are called Soloman. 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 2024 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Soloman ranked #4991 for boys in England and Wales in 2023, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2005, when 15 boys were registered as Soloman.
- • About 122 living people in the UK are estimated to have Soloman as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4991
2023
Births in 2023
3
Latest year
Peak year
2005
15 births
Estimated living
122
2026
Meaning
What does Soloman mean?
The name Soloman has its origins in the Hebrew language, derived from the words "shalom" meaning peace, and "mon" meaning to maintain or preserve. It emerged during ancient times in the region of Judea, part of the historical kingdoms of Israel and Judah.
The name Soloman gained significant prominence through its association with King Solomon, one of the most celebrated figures in the Hebrew Bible and the Quran. He is revered as a wise and powerful ruler who reigned over the united Kingdom of Israel and Judah in the 10th century BCE. The biblical accounts depict him as a renowned builder, responsible for the construction of the First Temple in Jerusalem.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Soloman can be found in the Book of Kings from the Hebrew Bible, which details the life and reign of King Solomon. It is believed that the name was widely adopted among the ancient Israelites and later by various Jewish communities around the world.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Soloman. One of the most famous was the medieval Jewish philosopher and scholar Salomon ibn Gabirol, who lived in Spain from around 1021 to 1058 CE. His works had a profound influence on Jewish and Arabic thought during the Golden Age of Jewish culture in Spain.
Another prominent figure was Salomon Maimon, a German philosopher and scholar who lived from 1754 to 1800. He is celebrated for his contributions to the Enlightenment and his critiques of Kantian philosophy.
In the realm of music, Salomon Jadassohn, a German composer and music theorist, left a lasting impact during his lifetime from 1831 to 1902. He is particularly renowned for his contributions to the field of music theory and analysis.
The name Soloman has also been associated with historical figures from other cultures and religions. For example, Sulayman, the Arabic variation of the name, is often associated with the biblical King Solomon and holds significance in Islamic tradition.
Overall, the name Soloman has a rich historical lineage, rooted in ancient Hebrew origins and intertwined with religious and cultural narratives spanning centuries. Its enduring presence across various societies and belief systems serves as a testament to its timeless appeal and significance.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Soloman over time
The chart below shows babies named Soloman registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1997 to 2023. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Soloman, the clearest high point is 2005. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2023, compared with 15 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Soloman by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Soloman 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4800 | 6 | 2 |
| 2010s | #3495 | 32 | 6 |
| 2000s | #2339 | 65 | 9 |
| 1990s | #1960 | 20 | 3 |
Related
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- Samuel 108,505
- Sebastian 33,008
- Sam 20,889
- Stanley 16,354
- 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
Soloman: questions and answers
How popular is the name Soloman in the UK right now?
In 2023, Soloman was ranked #4991 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Soloman most popular?
The peak year on record was 2005, with 15 babies registered as Soloman in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Soloman?
Hebrew masculine name derived from shalom meaning "peace" and "completeness".
How many people are called Soloman in the UK?
A total of 123 babies have been registered as Soloman across the 20 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.