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Shulem

♂ Boy

Pronounced SHOO-lem /ˈʃu.lem/Medium

Meaning: Yiddish form of Hebrew Shalom 'peace', from root sh-l-mMedium

In 30 seconds: Shulem is the Yiddish form of the Hebrew Shalom, meaning 'peace', from the root sh-l-m. It is rooted in Ashkenazi Jewish tradition.

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Origin MediumYiddish, Hebrew

MeaningYiddish form of Hebrew Shalom 'peace', from root sh-l-m

U.S. rank (2025)#1957 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births79 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,582

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Shulem is the Yiddish version of Shalom, carrying the meaning 'peace' from the Hebrew root sh-l-m. It belongs to Ashkenazi Jewish naming, where Yiddish reshaped Hebrew names into warmer, everyday forms. The name keeps its sacred meaning while sounding distinctly Yiddish.

American tenor and cantor Shulem Lemmer, the first born-and-raised Charedi Jew to sign with a major record label, has brought the name wider recognition. Its gentle sound suits the peaceful idea it carries.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Shulem is 'origin uncertain', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.

Overall data confidence 70%

Behind the Name - Shulem — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

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Famous Bearers

★Shulem Lemmer (1990–present)
American Belz Hasidic tenor and cantor; first born-and-raised Charedi Jew to sign with a major record label.

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Shulem mean?

Shulem is usually explained as meaning 'origin uncertain' and is most often linked with Mormon tradition.

How do you pronounce Shulem?

It's commonly said SHOO-lem /ˈʃu.lem/.

Is Shulem a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Shulem is used as a boy name.

How popular is Shulem?

In 2024, Shulem ranked #2022 in the U.S. for boys, with 76 births recorded.