girl name
Salem
Gender
Girl
Popularity
#436 · U.S. girls (2025)
Popularity of Salem in the US, 1880–2025
Salem first appears in US records in 1976. It peaked in 2023, when 734 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 711.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Salem popular?
Near its peak Salem is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2023.
| 2020s | 3,957 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 1,641 | |
| 2000s | 555 | |
| 1990s | 216 | |
| 1980s | 88 | |
| 1970s | 34 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Salem a boy or a girl name?
Salem is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Salem a popular name right now?
Salem is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2023.
How popular is the name Salem?
In 2025, Salem ranked #436 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Salem most popular?
Salem was most popular in 2023, when about 734 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.