Salem
girl name#435 in 2025Salem entered the US charts in 1976, peaked at #417 in 2023, ranks #435 today — a fast riser climbing the charts.
Popularity 1976–2025
#435
rank today
#417
peak (2023)
711
babies in 2025
rising
a fast riser climbing the charts
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #6662 |
| 1980s | #6821 |
| 1990s | #5473 |
| 2000s | #2948 |
| 2010s | #1684 |
| 2020s | #474 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Salem has been most popular in NC, TX, CA.
Living bearers
About 6,500 people named Salem are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Salem is a kid of about 4 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Salem in 2025?
- Salem ranks #435 among US girl names in 2025, with 711 babies given the name.
- When was the name Salem most popular?
- Salem peaked in 2023, reaching #417 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Salem with classmates?
- Salem will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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