Salem Name Popularity and Statistics
Salem is used for both girls and 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 Salem?
Salem is spelled S-A-L-E-M. The name has 5 letters.
Salem Popularity in 2025
Rank#435
Recorded Births711
Rank#679
Recorded Births400
- Girls usage fell 6 places to #435 and recorded 7 fewer births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage fell 48 places to #679 and recorded 42 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Salem Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2014 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 711 | #435 |
| 2025 | Boys | 400 | #679 |
| 2024 | Girls | 718 | #429 |
| 2024 | Boys | 442 | #631 |
| 2023 | Girls | 734 | #417 |
| 2023 | Boys | 440 | #630 |
| 2022 | Girls | 700 | #448 |
| 2022 | Boys | 400 | #680 |
| 2021 | Girls | 614 | #506 |
| 2021 | Boys | 364 | #714 |
| 2020 | Girls | 480 | #608 |
| 2020 | Boys | 288 | #806 |
| 2019 | Girls | 377 | #749 |
| 2019 | Boys | 236 | #925 |
| 2018 | Girls | 257 | #1,009 |
| 2018 | Boys | 155 | #1,207 |
| 2017 | Girls | 205 | #1,190 |
| 2017 | Boys | 165 | #1,149 |
| 2016 | Girls | 188 | #1,284 |
| 2016 | Boys | 149 | #1,245 |
| 2015 | Girls | 162 | #1,425 |
| 2015 | Boys | 139 | #1,283 |
| 2014 | Girls | 144 | #1,519 |
| 2014 | Boys | 109 | #1,485 |
When Was Salem 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.
2023 · Girls
734 recorded births
National rank #417
2024 · Girls
718 recorded births
National rank #429
2025 · Girls
711 recorded births
National rank #435
2022 · Girls
700 recorded births
National rank #448
Where Salem Ranked Highest in 2025
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 Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| WV | #124 | 12 |
| KY | #165 | 27 |
| NC | #171 | 60 |
| KS | #193 | 17 |
| NV | #196 | 13 |
| AR | #231 | 13 |
| MO | #238 | 26 |
| MS | #242 | 11 |
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| WV | #183 | 10 |