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Salome
same as Salmon
. Hērōdias
Salome (Greek: Σαλώμη, Salōmē) is a biblical name; its Greek etymology is not securely established. Two women in scripture bear the name; the best attested belongs to the Gospels period. In 2025 it was given to 239 children in the United States. Use is rising. Around 5,624 Americans have been given it since 1880. Appears in the same passages as Alexander.
Which Salome?
Two women in scripture bear this name. Here is each of them.
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Salome
spouse of Zebedee
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Salome
Scripture against society
The two measures, side by side
At a glance
- Verses
- 4 across 2 books
- Bearers
- 2 distinct people in scripture
- Testament
- New
- Era
- Gospels
Using it today
Based on 2025 births across the United States.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Given in 2025 | 239 | Rising |
| All-time total | 5,624 | Since records begin in 1880 |
| Peak | 275 in 2024 | Its highest year on record |
| Ten-year trend | +112% | Change in share of births |
| Strongest state | FL | Highest share relative to births |
In scripture
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| First appears | Matthew 14:6 |
| Last appears | Mark 16:1 |
| Cross-references | 95 linked passages |
Names connected to this one
- James co-occurrence Appears with James in Mark 15.
- Joses co-occurrence Appears with Joses in Mark 15.
- Mary co-occurrence Appears with Mary in Mark 15.
- Joseph co-occurrence Appears with Joseph in Mark 15.
- Herodias co-occurrence Appears with Herodias in Matthew 14.
- Zebedee co-occurrence Appears with Zebedee in Matthew 20.
- Alexander co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as Alexander.
- Herod co-occurrence Appears with Herod in Matthew 14.
Origin & meaning
Ἡρῳδιάς (Rec. Ἡρω-), -άδος, ἡ
Herodias, granddaughter of Herod the Great: Mat.14:3, 6, Mrk.6:17, 19 6:22, Luk.3:19.†
(AS)
Salome, the daughter of Herodias, danced before Herod and requested the execution of John the Baptist.
The biblical story
Salome Salome, mentioned in Mat.14.6, was the daughter of Herodias and the stepdaughter of Herod Antipas. During Herod's birthday celebration, Salome danced before the guests, pleasing Herod so much that he promised to give her whatever she asked, up to half his kingdom. Prompted by her mother Herodias, who held a grudge against John the Baptist for speaking out against her marriage to Herod, Salome requested the head of John the Baptist on a platter. Herod, though grieved, felt bound by his oath and ordered the execution of John the Baptist. Salome's dance and her role in John the Baptist's death highlight the moral corruption and political intrigues within Herod's court.
Key verses
Salome appears in 1 verse. Here are some of the most notable:
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But when Herod’s birthday was kept, the daughter of Herodias danced before them, and pleased Herod.
Matthew 14:6
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Matthew (1)
- Matthew 14:6