Zalmen
Every Zalmen since 1956 — 682 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Zalmen
Zalmen is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,580 in 2025 with 32 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1956, 682 American babies have been named Zalmen. Its peak came in 2024, when 36 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 Zalmen stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Zalmen year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 32 | #3,580 |
| 2024 | 36 | #3,331 |
| 2023 | 19 | #5,249 |
| 2022 | 16 | #5,866 |
| 2021 | 14 | #6,330 |
| 2020 | 24 | #4,274 |
| 2019 | 21 | #4,804 |
| 2018 | 22 | #4,605 |
| 2017 | 16 | #5,783 |
| 2016 | 24 | #4,323 |
| 2015 | 23 | #4,404 |
| 2014 | 11 | #7,549 |
| 2013 | 19 | #4,978 |
| 2012 | 15 | #5,994 |
| 2011 | 20 | #4,819 |
| 2010 | 18 | #5,245 |
| 2009 | 16 | #5,793 |
| 2008 | 22 | #4,536 |
| 2007 | 13 | #6,615 |
| 2006 | 26 | #3,886 |
| 2005 | 13 | #6,218 |
| 2004 | 14 | #5,809 |
| 2003 | 12 | #6,251 |
| 2002 | 19 | #4,321 |
| 2001 | 9 | #7,524 |
| 2000 | 13 | #5,583 |
| 1995 | 18 | #3,691 |
| 1990 | 10 | #5,378 |
| 1985 | 5 | #7,574 |
| 1980 | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | 5 | #5,430 |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | 5 | #4,597 |
| 1955 | — | — |
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| 1945 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Zalmen in 2025?
Zalmen ranked #3,580 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 32 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Zalmen?
682 babies have been named Zalmen in the United States since 1956, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Zalmen most popular?
Zalmen peaked in 2024, when 36 newborns received the name.
Is Zalmen a boy or girl name?
Zalmen is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Zalmen rising or falling?
Zalmen is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.