Saladin
boy nameSaladin entered the US charts in 1960, peaked at #2327 in 1966, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1960–2025
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rank today
#2327
peak (1966)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1960s | #3181 |
| 1970s | #4128 |
| 1980s | #5882 |
| 1990s | #7391 |
| 2000s | #10850 |
| 2010s | #11501 |
| 2020s | #12238 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Saladin are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Saladin alive today was born around 1975, making them about 50 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Saladin in 2025?
- Saladin is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Saladin most popular?
- Saladin peaked in 1966, reaching #2327 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Saladin with classmates?
- Saladin will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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