Salman
Borrowed from Arabic سَلْمَان (salmān).
Every Salman since 1974 — 2,583 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Salman
Salman is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,511 in 2025 with 54 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1974, 2,583 American babies have been named Salman. Its peak came in 2015, when 143 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Salman stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Salman year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 54 | #2,511 |
| 2024 | 73 | #2,075 |
| 2023 | 83 | #1,905 |
| 2022 | 75 | #2,034 |
| 2021 | 81 | #1,900 |
| 2020 | 72 | #1,993 |
| 2019 | 99 | #1,650 |
| 2018 | 124 | #1,414 |
| 2017 | 119 | #1,448 |
| 2016 | 142 | #1,286 |
| 2015 | 143 | #1,264 |
| 2014 | 108 | #1,504 |
| 2013 | 86 | #1,722 |
| 2012 | 87 | #1,739 |
| 2011 | 76 | #1,857 |
| 2010 | 66 | #2,065 |
| 2009 | 55 | #2,377 |
| 2008 | 60 | #2,231 |
| 2007 | 54 | #2,410 |
| 2006 | 43 | #2,730 |
| 2005 | 44 | #2,558 |
| 2004 | 41 | #2,631 |
| 2003 | 49 | #2,227 |
| 2002 | 39 | #2,545 |
| 2001 | 42 | #2,377 |
| 2000 | 53 | #1,961 |
| 1995 | 43 | #1,984 |
| 1990 | 26 | #2,612 |
| 1985 | 14 | #3,358 |
| 1980 | 17 | #2,812 |
| 1975 | 6 | #5,341 |
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Famous people named Salman
- Salman of Saudi Arabia Politician · b. 1935
- Salman the Persian Companion · 568–657
- Salman Khan Actor · b. 1965
- Salman Rushdie Writer · b. 1947
- Salman, Crown Prince of Bahrain Politician · b. 1969
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Salman mean?
Borrowed from Arabic سَلْمَان (salmān).
How popular is the name Salman in 2025?
Salman ranked #2,511 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 54 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Salman?
2,583 babies have been named Salman in the United States since 1974, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Salman most popular?
Salman peaked in 2015, when 143 newborns received the name.
Is Salman a boy or girl name?
Salman is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Salman rising or falling?
Salman is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Salman?
Well-known people named Salman include Salman of Saudi Arabia (politician), Salman the Persian (companion), Salman Khan (actor).