How Popular (or Rare) was Solomon in 1997?

🇬🇧 England & Wales • Boy

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#348
1997 Rank
68
1997 Births
#216
Best Rank (1999)
158
Peak Year (2015)
3,683
Total Births (1996-2025)
1 in 4,624
Rarity Factor (1997)

📊 The Solomon Story

Solomon is a moderately popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #348 in 1997 with 68 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2015 with 158 births ranking #295. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 13.3%. In 1997, approximately 1 in every 4,624 boys born was named Solomon. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.

Popularity Trend (1996–2025)

📅 Data Status: Official verified statistics are currently available from 1996 up to 2025. This report reflects the most recent confirmed data from England & Wales; 2026 and 2027 projections are based on real-time search trends and will be finalized upon the next official release.

Name Meaning & Origin

Origin: Hebrew  |  Meaning: peace

Solomon is a substantial biblical name meaning peace. It feels wise, historic, and full of gravitas.

The name is strongly tied to the biblical King Solomon and centuries of religious and literary tradition. Its long history gives it authority, though it still feels usable today.

Did you know?Solomon is one of the rare names whose association with wisdom is almost as strong as its literal meaning.
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