Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Solomon.
National Rank (2025)
#422
All-Time Peak Rank
#198 (1880)
Total U.S. Births
38,069
Unisex Distribution100.0% Boy / 0.0% GirlBalance: Single-Gender Archetype
💡 The Solomon Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Solomon
According to SSA data, Solomon achieved its highest historical rank of #198 in 1880. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2016 with 907 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 12.1%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 146 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Solomon scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Stable
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-12.1% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record907Births in 2016
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
146Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:486
1890s:415
1900s:569
1910s:2,680
1920s:2,766
1930s:1,487
1940s:1,499
1950s:1,583
1960s:1,281
1970s:1,839
1980s:2,406
1990s:3,383
2000s:5,631
2010s:7,598
2020s:4,446
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesSo-lo-mon
Letter Count7 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 54.1% of SSA names. Starts with S, a letter used by only 7.9% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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