Salman Name Popularity and Statistics
Salman 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 Salman?
Salman is spelled S-A-L-M-A-N. The name has 6 letters.
Salman Popularity in 2025
Rank#2,480
Recorded Births54
- Boys usage fell 423 places to #2,480 and recorded 19 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.
Salman Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 54 | #2,480 |
| 2024 | Boys | 73 | #2,057 |
| 2023 | Boys | 83 | #1,896 |
| 2022 | Boys | 75 | #2,022 |
| 2021 | Boys | 81 | #1,884 |
| 2020 | Boys | 72 | #1,977 |
| 2019 | Boys | 99 | #1,642 |
| 2018 | Boys | 124 | #1,408 |
| 2017 | Boys | 119 | #1,439 |
| 2016 | Boys | 142 | #1,279 |
| 2015 | Boys | 143 | #1,259 |
| 2014 | Boys | 108 | #1,492 |
| 2013 | Boys | 86 | #1,709 |
| 2012 | Boys | 87 | #1,729 |
| 2011 | Boys | 76 | #1,849 |
| 2010 | Boys | 66 | #2,057 |
| 2009 | Boys | 55 | #2,348 |
| 2008 | Boys | 60 | #2,207 |
| 2007 | Boys | 54 | #2,372 |
| 2006 | Boys | 43 | #2,698 |
| 2005 | Boys | 44 | #2,528 |
| 2004 | Boys | 41 | #2,599 |
| 2003 | Boys | 49 | #2,206 |
| 2002 | Boys | 39 | #2,504 |
When Was Salman 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.
2015 · Boys
143 recorded births
National rank #1,259
2016 · Boys
142 recorded births
National rank #1,279
2018 · Boys
124 recorded births
National rank #1,408
2017 · Boys
119 recorded births
National rank #1,439
Where Salman 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 Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| MN | #446 | 12 |
| CA | #2,203 | 6 |