Salaam Name Popularity and Statistics
Salaam is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Salaam?
Salaam is spelled S-A-L-A-A-M. The name has 6 letters.
Salaam Popularity in 2024
Rank#12,349
Recorded Births5
- Boys usage fell 2,401 places to #12,349 and recorded 1 fewer birth compared with 2004.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Salaam Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 1974 through 2024. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Boys | 5 | #12,349 |
| 2004 | Boys | 6 | #9,948 |
| 1997 | Boys | 8 | #6,618 |
| 1995 | Boys | 6 | #7,792 |
| 1994 | Boys | 5 | #8,800 |
| 1993 | Boys | 5 | #8,700 |
| 1992 | Boys | 7 | #6,670 |
| 1990 | Boys | 5 | #8,117 |
| 1987 | Boys | 7 | #5,459 |
| 1983 | Boys | 5 | #6,238 |
| 1977 | Boys | 6 | #5,123 |
| 1974 | Boys | 5 | #5,227 |
When Was Salaam Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1997 · Boys
8 recorded births
National rank #6,618
1992 · Boys
7 recorded births
National rank #6,670
1987 · Boys
7 recorded births
National rank #5,459
2004 · Boys
6 recorded births
National rank #9,948
Where Salaam Ranked Highest in 1987
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| NJ | #629 | 5 |