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Zalman
OriginVariation of Solomon
Meaning"peace"
US Rank#4855
2025 SSA
About Zalman
More familiar now via its Salman form, thanks to author Rushdie; this is an unusual biblical alternative.
Pronounced ZAHL-muhn.
As of October 2026, Zalman ranked #4855 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #3522 in 1988.
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US popularity — history
US rank, lower is more popular · SSA data 2014–2025
Actual · SSA
20142025
18802025
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | #4,539 | 22 | 11.5 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | #4,914 | 20 | 11 |
| 2019 | #4,801 | 21 | 11.7 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | #4,004 | 27 | 15.4 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | #4,213 | 26 | 15.2 |
| 2024 | #4,550 | 23 | 13.3 |
| 2025 | #4,855 | 21 | 12.3 |
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