Solomon
Boy name · 116 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Solomon: 116 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 10 births in 2020.
Solomon is a name of Hebrew origin, from *Shlomo*, meaning "peace." It is famously borne by the biblical King Solomon, the wise and wealthy ruler of ancient Israel who built the First Temple in Jerusalem. A modern bearer is the American soprano Solomon (1956–2024), a celebrated Gospel singer. The name’s root also appears in the place-name Jerusalem, whose second element is *shalom* (peace), giving the city a meaning of "foundation of peace." As a further note, the name has a strong cultural association with wisdom and justice, most famously in the story of the Judgement of Solomon, where he resolved a dispute between two women claiming a child.
Boy 21 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 202010 babies
- Latest (2025)
- #5605 babies
- Total births
- 116since 1999
- 5-year trend
- ▼ 6%vs prior 5y