Salim
Every Salim since 1960 — 2,005 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Salim
Salim is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,328 in 2025 with 60 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1960, 2,005 American babies have been named Salim. Its peak came in 2023, when 65 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 Salim stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Salim year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 60 | #2,328 |
| 2024 | 50 | #2,664 |
| 2023 | 65 | #2,215 |
| 2022 | 53 | #2,586 |
| 2021 | 50 | #2,615 |
| 2020 | 44 | #2,800 |
| 2019 | 56 | #2,415 |
| 2018 | 54 | #2,441 |
| 2017 | 54 | #2,412 |
| 2016 | 55 | #2,383 |
| 2015 | 51 | #2,478 |
| 2014 | 45 | #2,701 |
| 2013 | 57 | #2,272 |
| 2012 | 47 | #2,621 |
| 2011 | 39 | #2,992 |
| 2010 | 51 | #2,464 |
| 2009 | 51 | #2,514 |
| 2008 | 38 | #3,092 |
| 2007 | 40 | #2,965 |
| 2006 | 46 | #2,615 |
| 2005 | 29 | #3,438 |
| 2004 | 31 | #3,208 |
| 2003 | 31 | #3,101 |
| 2002 | 41 | #2,464 |
| 2001 | 43 | #2,338 |
| 2000 | 29 | #3,061 |
| 1995 | 38 | #2,170 |
| 1990 | 21 | #3,042 |
| 1985 | 26 | #2,166 |
| 1980 | 35 | #1,690 |
| 1975 | 18 | #2,435 |
| 1970 | 9 | #3,477 |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | 6 | #3,985 |
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Famous people named Salim
- Salim Ali Biologist · 1896–1987
- Salim Ahmed Salim Politician · b. 1942
- Salim Ghazi Saeedi Musician · b. 1981
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Salim in 2025?
Salim ranked #2,328 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 60 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Salim?
2,005 babies have been named Salim in the United States since 1960, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Salim most popular?
Salim peaked in 2023, when 65 newborns received the name.
Is Salim a boy or girl name?
Salim is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Salim rising or falling?
Salim is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Salim?
Well-known people named Salim include Salim Ali (biologist), Salim Ahmed Salim (politician), Salim Ghazi Saeedi (musician).