Saleem
Every Saleem since 1960 — 1,945 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Saleem
Saleem is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,533 in 2025 with 53 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1960, 1,945 American babies have been named Saleem. Its peak came in 2024, when 72 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Saleem stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Saleem year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 53 | #2,533 |
| 2024 | 72 | #2,092 |
| 2023 | 48 | #2,725 |
| 2022 | 44 | #2,909 |
| 2021 | 47 | #2,727 |
| 2020 | 43 | #2,832 |
| 2019 | 53 | #2,518 |
| 2018 | 61 | #2,257 |
| 2017 | 56 | #2,337 |
| 2016 | 43 | #2,827 |
| 2015 | 42 | #2,851 |
| 2014 | 57 | #2,314 |
| 2013 | 37 | #3,047 |
| 2012 | 36 | #3,159 |
| 2011 | 41 | #2,893 |
| 2010 | 45 | #2,721 |
| 2009 | 47 | #2,650 |
| 2008 | 36 | #3,209 |
| 2007 | 41 | #2,911 |
| 2006 | 37 | #3,018 |
| 2005 | 37 | #2,889 |
| 2004 | 45 | #2,478 |
| 2003 | 29 | #3,258 |
| 2002 | 27 | #3,329 |
| 2001 | 42 | #2,376 |
| 2000 | 29 | #3,060 |
| 1995 | 27 | #2,748 |
| 1990 | 27 | #2,542 |
| 1985 | 23 | #2,346 |
| 1980 | 62 | #1,163 |
| 1975 | 7 | #4,698 |
| 1970 | 5 | #5,314 |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | 5 | #4,510 |
| 1955 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
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| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Saleem in 2025?
Saleem ranked #2,533 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 53 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Saleem?
1,945 babies have been named Saleem in the United States since 1960, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Saleem most popular?
Saleem peaked in 2024, when 72 newborns received the name.
Is Saleem a boy or girl name?
Saleem is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Saleem rising or falling?
Saleem is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.