Shulem - A very unique male name
Shulem at a glance
Shulem is ranked #1466 among boy baby names in 2025, with 73 births in 2025. It peaked in 1959 at #1252 and first appeared on the charts in 1959.
- Rank in 2025
- #1466
- Births in 2025
- 73
- Peak year
- 1959 (#1252)
- First appeared
- 1959
- Trend
- #1723 in 2015 → #1466 in 2025 (Rising)
- Popularity
- 1 in 20,086 boys
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026
With that position 1 in 20,086 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Shulem peaked in popularity 67 years ago in 1959 on position 1252.
Famous with this name
Shulem Rozenberg
Ron Shulem
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Shulem is currently topping the charts in...
Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Shulem is currently topping the baby name charts in New York at position #265 - and is the least popular in New York at position #265.Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Shulem is where you live.
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Shulem origin and meaning
Yiddish, a form of Shalom
A Yiddish form of Shalom, from Hebrew shalom, 'peace'
Shulem is the Yiddish pronunciation-form of Shalom, the Hebrew word and name for peace, used for generations in Ashkenazi Jewish communities. In American data it appears from 1959, in steady use within Orthodox communities, and is currently near its highest level. It is a name whose meaning — peace — is its whole point.
Attested etymology
Shulem is a 6 letter name with 2 syllables.
To see famous people named Shulem, pop culture references for the name Shulem and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.Similar to Shulem
We've found the following names that sound similar to Shulem, sorted by popularity.
Solomon / Shlomo / Salem / Salomon / Shalom / Salman / Sholom / Saleem / Sulaiman / Salim /Name statistics
Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better
understanding of how popular or unique this name is.
With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually
differ a lot from state to state.
Chart position per year (visualized)
Chart position per state (visualized)
Chart position per year (table view)
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 1466 |
| 2023 | 1343 |
| 2015 | 1723 |
| 2014 | 1552 |
| 2013 | 1622 |
| 2012 | 1692 |
| 2011 | 1612 |
| 2010 | 1664 |
| 2009 | 1595 |
| 2008 | 1740 |
| 2007 | 1574 |
| 2006 | 2333 |
| 2005 | 1786 |
| 2004 | 1729 |
| 2003 | 1952 |
| 2002 | 1880 |
| 2001 | 1750 |
| 2000 | 1835 |
| 1999 | 2300 |
| 1998 | 1817 |
| 1997 | 1853 |
| 1996 | 2616 |
| 1995 | 2211 |
| 1994 | 2450 |
| 1993 | 2109 |
| 1992 | 1898 |
| 1991 | 2440 |
| 1990 | 1732 |
| 1989 | 2644 |
| 1988 | 1942 |
| 1987 | 1953 |
| 1986 | 2398 |
| 1985 | 1895 |
| 1984 | 1729 |
| 1983 | 2029 |
| 1978 | 1703 |
| 1977 | 2240 |
| 1975 | 1901 |
| 1959 | 1252 |
Chart position per state (table view)
| State | Rank |
|---|---|
| New York | 265 |
Even more about Shulem
These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.
Is Shulem a common or unique name?
By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.What is the number of syllables for the name Shulem?
2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.Pronunciation
SHOO-lem · /ˈʃuːləm/
Around the world
- Shalom (Hebrew) — The original Hebrew name and word for peace.
- Sholem (Yiddish) — The other common Yiddish spelling of the same name.
Spellings and nicknames
- Sholem — The other Yiddish spelling; recorded as a separate name.
- Shalom — The Hebrew form; a separate established name.
Famous bearers
- Shulem Lemmer — American Hasidic singer, known for bringing cantorial and Yiddish song to wide audiences (b. 1989) Contemporary
Style
International
Why parents choose it
Shulem is a deeply traditional Jewish name meaning peace, familiar inside Orthodox communities and distinctive outside them. Its use is steady and community-rooted rather than fashionable.
Worth knowing
- Sholem Aleichem's pen name makes Sholem a famous spelling too — the two forms are often swapped.
- Outside Jewish communities the name is largely unknown and will need explaining.
